tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236177862024-03-07T22:58:51.456-05:00Wendy ~ Home at WorkCross stitcher, quilter, scrapbooker, sometimes knitter.....Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-73822069360862101502012-04-03T14:07:00.000-04:002012-04-03T16:10:00.675-04:00Still Stitching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lizzie*Kate's Spring Alphabet on a hand-dyed 32 ct Jobelan in a much prettier pink tone that what shows up in my photo, using a mixture of GAST and DMC.<br />
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<br />Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-78400800583843937632011-12-13T08:37:00.005-05:002011-12-13T08:45:47.589-05:00Shepherd's Bush Christmas Stockings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACNAfdqTPkbw9Gly_77z435oLjt-riCDQsFPetjzMGKFroeQsheHBjQdAiXeaUHg3gBKlIeqZ2E_GvdGvyM-E9OLlaN5KuIpEFMI9IuKsUP6KrT92GPyi5eO0yynHIfgGxxFp/s1600/IMG_0061.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACNAfdqTPkbw9Gly_77z435oLjt-riCDQsFPetjzMGKFroeQsheHBjQdAiXeaUHg3gBKlIeqZ2E_GvdGvyM-E9OLlaN5KuIpEFMI9IuKsUP6KrT92GPyi5eO0yynHIfgGxxFp/s320/IMG_0061.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685607311875158130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQR8_4wNcewsQwzWiaOVV-550JUJsg-70jytz6rtxUcsIwOnyGCuXyRzxuYBh0oHb3pfgcGJcQ14tVnX7tVljHkg7OeLZzCYfDyo-prVrxbDtRSWr6e_w-dc7SkxhTTow3R3cv/s1600/IMG_0060.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQR8_4wNcewsQwzWiaOVV-550JUJsg-70jytz6rtxUcsIwOnyGCuXyRzxuYBh0oHb3pfgcGJcQ14tVnX7tVljHkg7OeLZzCYfDyo-prVrxbDtRSWr6e_w-dc7SkxhTTow3R3cv/s320/IMG_0060.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685606998882399074" border="0" /></a><br />Two Shepherd's Bush stockings for two sweet little boys... and ready in time for Christmas! Stitched on 18 ct natural linen, using DMC perle cotton, and charm packs. I changed the charts slightly to make them the same, but different, as are these two little guys :-D<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGCPOCTVJ4yTdzPJpbKuA-lwHvoM3EGpKnezVuEvoyVUzZ3kMp-FvFOwEWsMoAw7h6-1Q0-usAtm3q8BgXiiX4XPQxV0Dhvn_rI-n4tVzXwrWAiA8pLkiUGc_5sTTwVl9mmv8/s1600/Jack+%2526+Luc+Dec+2012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGCPOCTVJ4yTdzPJpbKuA-lwHvoM3EGpKnezVuEvoyVUzZ3kMp-FvFOwEWsMoAw7h6-1Q0-usAtm3q8BgXiiX4XPQxV0Dhvn_rI-n4tVzXwrWAiA8pLkiUGc_5sTTwVl9mmv8/s320/Jack+%2526+Luc+Dec+2012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685608544894187730" border="0" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-32233680408907912852011-06-29T16:52:00.013-04:002011-06-29T17:26:58.338-04:00My Granny ShowerLast Sunday I got together with my stitching friends for one of our fun get-togethers, what I thought was a normal get-together ~ an awesome potluck lunch and afternoon spent showing and sharing all our crafting finishes and WIP's, lots of fun and laughs. But to my great surprise, this past Sunday's get-together was actually a Granny Shower....for me!<br /><br />It seems like the 7 of them have been planning this for months, since shortly after I announced my 2 girls' pregnancies. They busily started scheming and planning to make handmade baby gifts for all of my new grandbabies, and then were as surprised as everyone else to find out that Carrie was having twins which meant....another baby gift! And they managed to do it (although Clare has given me an IOU LOL) and presented me with some absolutely spectacular baby gifts - all made, decorated and embellished by their incredibly gifted and nimble fingers!<br /><br />I was incredibly surprised by the shower and the wonderful gifts made by these amazingly talented and warm-hearted friends.<br /><br />Here are some pics~<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjyHM4pCT6FMaPrIf4lrsXknJwY6VyGzE-SG2AaihVj6HyFZ3h0sFdWj8OEoCJ4noPPKGyxPDrWxHZn7X_Ese4_Zto9Oi2PtzeOpN227A69IuwScvZFErEdBLBHg90S9j_iOv/s1600/HPIM2926.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjyHM4pCT6FMaPrIf4lrsXknJwY6VyGzE-SG2AaihVj6HyFZ3h0sFdWj8OEoCJ4noPPKGyxPDrWxHZn7X_Ese4_Zto9Oi2PtzeOpN227A69IuwScvZFErEdBLBHg90S9j_iOv/s320/HPIM2926.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623749824456357762" border="0" /></a>Ann (of Knowledge & Needles)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjlArks3RvlXnAjU3N3SJQvzNtHH6OmVg9KP9Rmzrg5-wTCBaujin1pPOjJnoKmSDF6MeG1PY1-uaXiC7_b_Fd_epXSuzZHizmlx5XojYoNAPdJkF3Bz-eNQgZ1HgvqZBUDey/s1600/HPIM2924.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjlArks3RvlXnAjU3N3SJQvzNtHH6OmVg9KP9Rmzrg5-wTCBaujin1pPOjJnoKmSDF6MeG1PY1-uaXiC7_b_Fd_epXSuzZHizmlx5XojYoNAPdJkF3Bz-eNQgZ1HgvqZBUDey/s320/HPIM2924.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623749557638463474" border="0" /></a>Marsha and Clare (on the mantle of the fireplace, you can see Anita's newly finished and framed Mother's Bliss)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXgmqi5knBhuOrK_dtfBUWJGrDcDCIUjUNXrNTFWZKJpbvry0dMllkPObppaXtYcoiPxTajaQvo0PX5eFI1-GXFS9YDPSuYlsPjtxDDdiPPrQYt1y_UA1f7pYdBq4KplprxYD/s1600/HPIM2925.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXgmqi5knBhuOrK_dtfBUWJGrDcDCIUjUNXrNTFWZKJpbvry0dMllkPObppaXtYcoiPxTajaQvo0PX5eFI1-GXFS9YDPSuYlsPjtxDDdiPPrQYt1y_UA1f7pYdBq4KplprxYD/s320/HPIM2925.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623749335533627842" border="0" /></a> Nancy, Anita and Marg<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguB9RcMtnQi9ySZF2ZAUtcyGt4IWIFp0T9t1ouPCsYDbPjLL2T28eUJTDRbBR58jRP9XCeUz4l_4hDkEd4fqWztcGM82CL-nFhgd1OqVOcc2fZg-Z8KD3a3yvv-6jfP8WRfp-Q/s1600/IMG_7980.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguB9RcMtnQi9ySZF2ZAUtcyGt4IWIFp0T9t1ouPCsYDbPjLL2T28eUJTDRbBR58jRP9XCeUz4l_4hDkEd4fqWztcGM82CL-nFhgd1OqVOcc2fZg-Z8KD3a3yvv-6jfP8WRfp-Q/s320/IMG_7980.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623750943908751346" border="0" /></a>Three beautiful sweaters for the babies knitted by Nancy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPYe4JjDJ86z2Pjq7q5xVBsFivX2OpDfPU0j57Gji2s-ZMXPqJGHkXK_FPkFlWMZLW0wIMHxt77BtM3LbadUIGDdWJMSIpnUhKfwj0m_B-pIuwRno-6V6MEhDGzFpQ12m0qwoG/s1600/IMG_7972.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPYe4JjDJ86z2Pjq7q5xVBsFivX2OpDfPU0j57Gji2s-ZMXPqJGHkXK_FPkFlWMZLW0wIMHxt77BtM3LbadUIGDdWJMSIpnUhKfwj0m_B-pIuwRno-6V6MEhDGzFpQ12m0qwoG/s320/IMG_7972.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623751716194853138" border="0" /></a>Two wonderfully cozy hooded towels made by Marg.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5bxefrxaSa6OuyG6uXUp0ibZBJHAdfvRGPmg8qq41lxwtLXnt1TOo9PYCvkV7rM6FPL1g8JnL_wNqlE_QaLgByfs-rSm_S0EJflrCE-dZEjxW-AGmF9ZnMtwBSJfRxahPKND/s1600/IMG_7984.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5bxefrxaSa6OuyG6uXUp0ibZBJHAdfvRGPmg8qq41lxwtLXnt1TOo9PYCvkV7rM6FPL1g8JnL_wNqlE_QaLgByfs-rSm_S0EJflrCE-dZEjxW-AGmF9ZnMtwBSJfRxahPKND/s320/IMG_7984.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623752054240921522" border="0" /></a>A sweet, supersoft sweater knitted by Clare. Sweater #2 is on her needles and she showed us the gorgeous pink yarn for sweater #3!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_Rm2KRW7bjpjFBiNvRqGQbr3wTmCoXHoV7MzYPD63V9_cUSkqy_IHBFO6UUaCk481gOufwstypLI1DRYyfVE0pG4BPJYBzYyaw-5G1xLo_cR86NvsFZf619pHjpSIKsf0l1C/s1600/IMG_7988.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_Rm2KRW7bjpjFBiNvRqGQbr3wTmCoXHoV7MzYPD63V9_cUSkqy_IHBFO6UUaCk481gOufwstypLI1DRYyfVE0pG4BPJYBzYyaw-5G1xLo_cR86NvsFZf619pHjpSIKsf0l1C/s320/IMG_7988.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623752479947541474" border="0" /></a>Two knitted faceclothes by Marj, 3 sweet cross stitched bibs by Anita, 2 Baby is Sleeping cross stiched hangers by Marj and another lovely Baby Sleeping pillow by Ann. Ann took back her 3 baby bibs to wait until the births so she can stitch the babies' names on them. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9lJtwJNkxk7eU9kwHHgSHNeEaCIjHiI7poVngNU7a0NsQvvCrBzYaX8ToVHenaD1SpvqewkQOHQBtXgWArjZ-ULQU_BpPcDR81NXMYooX8-_EKSABhdYGATHw28aUzKsv_a6/s1600/IMG_7994.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9lJtwJNkxk7eU9kwHHgSHNeEaCIjHiI7poVngNU7a0NsQvvCrBzYaX8ToVHenaD1SpvqewkQOHQBtXgWArjZ-ULQU_BpPcDR81NXMYooX8-_EKSABhdYGATHw28aUzKsv_a6/s320/IMG_7994.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623754544008122274" border="0" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Three sweet 'onesies' embellished with a zebra, lion and elephant, stitched by Marsha.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCtI4cQnSRd-YyU4ZXMwc2vvXDJmLGhu-PC6br_KT5kVpVsele1tpQ6QALos7P-YKYJBKREz2kRHDzaLQ4I6wqdNIeNlbvbYDOl3_FIEquBrrBfQBNIxfV-p2bBxXXLQG4IkR/s1600/HPIM2922.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCtI4cQnSRd-YyU4ZXMwc2vvXDJmLGhu-PC6br_KT5kVpVsele1tpQ6QALos7P-YKYJBKREz2kRHDzaLQ4I6wqdNIeNlbvbYDOl3_FIEquBrrBfQBNIxfV-p2bBxXXLQG4IkR/s320/HPIM2922.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623749039468345794" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCtI4cQnSRd-YyU4ZXMwc2vvXDJmLGhu-PC6br_KT5kVpVsele1tpQ6QALos7P-YKYJBKREz2kRHDzaLQ4I6wqdNIeNlbvbYDOl3_FIEquBrrBfQBNIxfV-p2bBxXXLQG4IkR/s1600/HPIM2922.JPG"></a>And me in the Granny Rocking Chair! I wish I was wearing my Granny Shawl that Marg knitted for me....in my favourite colour ~ purple!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-66461905695338094812011-06-21T11:51:00.006-04:002011-06-21T12:01:42.434-04:00Happy 1st Day of Summer!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkzC7ZlXpEJU6DlrirqJ5QhlhtUMxO5wXEAlyvxnkNR-T2yp1HF9ggNDMVNErfK0RV950VhaRgrRFvnjuZNOEAyxTsWzOvCHMtFT8uQVJHhvn0OdPZKW9kRsY2c98mqyuT_ZC/s1600/Hunger_games.jpg"><br /></a>I don't have any progress pics for anything to show :-( Hubby is away with the camera for the week. But I do have a somewhat older finish to show off:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIAesubg2kmV3-Tyabwnye3TDTwQRMovB62BWVSmJWBGZBg3x-IflEZSlELGZbZ5NTl9IPnp-_UqA_3Q9YW2qIIfK0GcKpJO6t73xQL2DgneFoKySoc3cxbVzz_ng6GddcSj1q/s1600/Xmas+Elegance+_2011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIAesubg2kmV3-Tyabwnye3TDTwQRMovB62BWVSmJWBGZBg3x-IflEZSlELGZbZ5NTl9IPnp-_UqA_3Q9YW2qIIfK0GcKpJO6t73xQL2DgneFoKySoc3cxbVzz_ng6GddcSj1q/s320/Xmas+Elegance+_2011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620701682316482130" border="0" /></a>This is Mirabilia's Christmas Elegance, finished on the recommended fabric, with DMC, a little treasure braid and about 4396 beads LOL! I don't even remember when I started this one...but I finished it. It is hanging on the wall of my sewing room, unframed, because if I stick it in the drawer to join its forgotten companions, it won't see the light of day for a loooong time.<br /><br />And I have been reading:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkzC7ZlXpEJU6DlrirqJ5QhlhtUMxO5wXEAlyvxnkNR-T2yp1HF9ggNDMVNErfK0RV950VhaRgrRFvnjuZNOEAyxTsWzOvCHMtFT8uQVJHhvn0OdPZKW9kRsY2c98mqyuT_ZC/s1600/Hunger_games.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkzC7ZlXpEJU6DlrirqJ5QhlhtUMxO5wXEAlyvxnkNR-T2yp1HF9ggNDMVNErfK0RV950VhaRgrRFvnjuZNOEAyxTsWzOvCHMtFT8uQVJHhvn0OdPZKW9kRsY2c98mqyuT_ZC/s320/Hunger_games.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620702451566681666" border="0" /></a>All I can say is WOW! Great book and if you haven't read it yet, run out and buy it. Can't wait to start the next one in the series.<br /><br />Thank you for reading and commenting on my last blog post. I was shocked and surprised that anyone would bother to read this sadly neglected blog. Your comments are much appreciated!!!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-20569027768048178792011-06-15T17:15:00.012-04:002011-06-15T17:42:22.148-04:00Long time, no see!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_6VyBvPZtAmWfqRxWoWZudlwCmJNuzXsDzbZ3MM2rEZrpah4uuir4DIl-TwT7l3wCVnFANe3xumcQNAB6v4qLufHsI0fuZbXoTW0R4VJGan-5T2E8WIagnCF4DEy06piullN/s1600/IMG_7857.JPG"><br /></a><br />Helllloooooooo~~~~~ there is definitely a big echo here.<br /><br />Its been a long time since I have posted anything here. Not because I haven't had anything to show or talk about....just life seemed to get in the way. I have missed the Blogworld terribly and I have been pining for months to get back to it. <br /><br />What have I been up to??? Sadly stitching has taken a back seat in recent months, and baby stuff making has been in the works. Because there are 3 little grandbabies cooking away and getting ready to make their entrance into the world in a few short months. And when I think of how much time I have left to get everything ready, my crafting mojo goes into overdrive.<br /><br />And up first some pics of the baby quilts~<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxvIcZyJRGRB1rLCm0hRWmrYExJFp0C86v1bx_oA9dmgIXdenuQ8-BjVSZY4tulfe3Naa5S3aKDwprqFaU6IYYzDCo01Dd-132iXsOVhTmqnwGJOrbSi8_6pH1TpmrNdKe6W1/s1600/Bright+baby+quilt.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxvIcZyJRGRB1rLCm0hRWmrYExJFp0C86v1bx_oA9dmgIXdenuQ8-BjVSZY4tulfe3Naa5S3aKDwprqFaU6IYYzDCo01Dd-132iXsOVhTmqnwGJOrbSi8_6pH1TpmrNdKe6W1/s320/Bright+baby+quilt.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618559585196515618" border="0" /></a>This is a twisted log cabin design done in beautiful bright colours. I love this quilt, it makes me happy just to look at it. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnvEMTJMkHcKpLSJ36sejyKpbpr24ZWf0B1dtFaRLwRNvv4VN5XZ33DwQ1bABtCEXnFm7jvNJenuXc8_umiTb7nkA6pmPxDC_3rmjTgpRibK5xE_DonHAFh_EWoLmFT6G2UhH/s1600/Bright+baby+quilt+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnvEMTJMkHcKpLSJ36sejyKpbpr24ZWf0B1dtFaRLwRNvv4VN5XZ33DwQ1bABtCEXnFm7jvNJenuXc8_umiTb7nkA6pmPxDC_3rmjTgpRibK5xE_DonHAFh_EWoLmFT6G2UhH/s320/Bright+baby+quilt+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618560014198470130" border="0" /></a>Here you can see a pic of the fabric used for the backing. I used a jelly roll to make this quilt, so just used pieces of the leftovers joined together to use for the binding. I like the scrapiness of binding strips like this and it fits in with the scrappy log cabins. This quilt is for my future grand~daughter!<br /><br />And next up ~<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivUMfMan-ThfhiHUGjJJlhd9YJ7OwSyHdXV7vhy58NILb9ht8mCW0eIYCwCyHenToMbnzptx0ywBgz546TFYps8LjxVE0QYZewIe-N4QGV6DBZUqNtOtEE9Vbk1xmkbvVFOVH/s1600/Green+Baby+quilt.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivUMfMan-ThfhiHUGjJJlhd9YJ7OwSyHdXV7vhy58NILb9ht8mCW0eIYCwCyHenToMbnzptx0ywBgz546TFYps8LjxVE0QYZewIe-N4QGV6DBZUqNtOtEE9Vbk1xmkbvVFOVH/s320/Green+Baby+quilt.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618560716934822498" border="0" /></a>This is from a pattern in the book called Schnibbles x2. I used a layer cake called Lily & Will by Bunnyhill (love their patterns!). I had this layer cake in my stash for a few months, anticipating the need to make a baby quilt.<br /><br />And then I learned, I needed to make another one when my daughter found out she was expecting twins! Luckily, Bunnyhill made this fabric line in a couple of different colourways :-D<br />So another layer cake was on the way~<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdw2r7_9S0GrL2ZAyPquC1nzBO8wmgJ3C8B8A7v0uOSGYr8o3kTKGie96WCjxsMIy-uR0ViwVEcWmni2Cq-P8HeJGtPHOZBfqyZ_M5JRlzBXa_drCubpQhi6iWKaRniWV_3Q2/s1600/Blue+Baby+Quilt+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdw2r7_9S0GrL2ZAyPquC1nzBO8wmgJ3C8B8A7v0uOSGYr8o3kTKGie96WCjxsMIy-uR0ViwVEcWmni2Cq-P8HeJGtPHOZBfqyZ_M5JRlzBXa_drCubpQhi6iWKaRniWV_3Q2/s320/Blue+Baby+Quilt+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618561796341939282" border="0" /></a>....and a blue one this time, once I found out the twins were going to be boys!<br /><br />So as you can see I have been spending a lot of my free time here:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuC4pY4sB_NM76z04OIAHlQ1icIkSuz-lwH4cvcL2u9H_f6Kz07MWkL9DZSgP-KO399gReh1LEko_H3PLlXbBgXJttTE3Qkjex3KHPCeJKfJHWh7pOu2dIVuXGcFrAqBPr89Wx/s1600/Sewing+machine.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuC4pY4sB_NM76z04OIAHlQ1icIkSuz-lwH4cvcL2u9H_f6Kz07MWkL9DZSgP-KO399gReh1LEko_H3PLlXbBgXJttTE3Qkjex3KHPCeJKfJHWh7pOu2dIVuXGcFrAqBPr89Wx/s320/Sewing+machine.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618562252764292194" border="0" /></a>But eventually I hope to get back to this lovely sampler~<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-mwUsxI7ppl60wZ0tfSeQ7ARVWJ1ZHxk_BI98OPIZX7LWJ-DnvIwRO1e7pZeYf2PaHuilr0e3jsPMHkUSJACogs9DxqHTopCiFS0g_wKk8OId87WyJ3YU1P4CiNM9890idWH/s1600/Heaven+Doth+Ask.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-mwUsxI7ppl60wZ0tfSeQ7ARVWJ1ZHxk_BI98OPIZX7LWJ-DnvIwRO1e7pZeYf2PaHuilr0e3jsPMHkUSJACogs9DxqHTopCiFS0g_wKk8OId87WyJ3YU1P4CiNM9890idWH/s320/Heaven+Doth+Ask.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618562669792273682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Heaven Doth Ask, by Brenda Keyes<br />Stitched with DMC on 40 ct Lt. Sand linen<br /></span><br />Remember the sweet baby puppy I showed in my very last post? She grew .... a lot! (and needs a day at the doggy spa)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEL0b-akrXnrDdfux8BFenAbo9NBuH70D9K1r552Lh1k2vaEo6ZF9XiXTBCI7dcmntl7dLcMgHaG7YZ_WwAlxg6LjaAdKDVrdZ9fpydi0wdmP_AuTbSjQw2KAhHe3iN8jZ5mpp/s1600/IMG_7856.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEL0b-akrXnrDdfux8BFenAbo9NBuH70D9K1r552Lh1k2vaEo6ZF9XiXTBCI7dcmntl7dLcMgHaG7YZ_WwAlxg6LjaAdKDVrdZ9fpydi0wdmP_AuTbSjQw2KAhHe3iN8jZ5mpp/s320/IMG_7856.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618563354759145986" border="0" /></a>And Bella says hi too<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5-PEq_59SQrBQH7mW5klMVpz6mRe8HaE4iT4epKZgzMvJO5V_JyDH8qMiEoGOy46T17euoXViaP6eqJCCoviDgyBnIf8u2L_rDJW23VTzADsxFxZfxd1XpGNGHxuE1a8y-GR/s1600/IMG_7860.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5-PEq_59SQrBQH7mW5klMVpz6mRe8HaE4iT4epKZgzMvJO5V_JyDH8qMiEoGOy46T17euoXViaP6eqJCCoviDgyBnIf8u2L_rDJW23VTzADsxFxZfxd1XpGNGHxuE1a8y-GR/s320/IMG_7860.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618563653446594402" border="0" /></a>Okay, enough already, I get the hint....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_6VyBvPZtAmWfqRxWoWZudlwCmJNuzXsDzbZ3MM2rEZrpah4uuir4DIl-TwT7l3wCVnFANe3xumcQNAB6v4qLufHsI0fuZbXoTW0R4VJGan-5T2E8WIagnCF4DEy06piullN/s1600/IMG_7857.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_6VyBvPZtAmWfqRxWoWZudlwCmJNuzXsDzbZ3MM2rEZrpah4uuir4DIl-TwT7l3wCVnFANe3xumcQNAB6v4qLufHsI0fuZbXoTW0R4VJGan-5T2E8WIagnCF4DEy06piullN/s320/IMG_7857.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618564858344929586" border="0" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-80614081729383094292009-12-10T08:12:00.011-05:002009-12-10T08:33:07.486-05:00Meet ChloeWe have a new member of our family!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqm_J8CeUURSdsWvds7sVwlFxCVH6Hc0_oUNF2Gn9kMY8MSBbPeNNnsnf7L_sjaSl-bIwzguCCWsYJKb9rIps0qXZJxGllEzDTDj6lVBbWqoWFJZnsZqw3pv_mSE5HY0bnsHQ/s1600-h/IMG_7114.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqm_J8CeUURSdsWvds7sVwlFxCVH6Hc0_oUNF2Gn9kMY8MSBbPeNNnsnf7L_sjaSl-bIwzguCCWsYJKb9rIps0qXZJxGllEzDTDj6lVBbWqoWFJZnsZqw3pv_mSE5HY0bnsHQ/s320/IMG_7114.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413596049774902098" border="0" /></a>She is actually the same Schnoodle mix (Schnauzer-Poodle) as Bella is - but with very different colouring. We picked her up almost 2 weeks ago now, at only 7 weeks old - such a little baby. And after auditioning about 2 dozen different names, we finally decided on "Chloe". After a fretful first night, she is making herself at home with her big sister Bella who absolutely adores her.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwf09cIQBQKVzTxZuQkK2A6ohUfkQl56Mq7Et_QHCsDdAkRmJgagcS_pGSY0cE6CWlIeNuuvfPuTWTFLXPl-M-aMfY_E-iS1DiaU_0bbDrUWGmkdE5tSpmfgwcAdDgl_1egmkj/s1600-h/IMG_7132.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwf09cIQBQKVzTxZuQkK2A6ohUfkQl56Mq7Et_QHCsDdAkRmJgagcS_pGSY0cE6CWlIeNuuvfPuTWTFLXPl-M-aMfY_E-iS1DiaU_0bbDrUWGmkdE5tSpmfgwcAdDgl_1egmkj/s320/IMG_7132.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413596496921023090" border="0" /></a>Stu, on the other hand, has decided to be the old crochety guy and steer far clear of this interfering, noisy (she insists on barking at him) puppy-thing. Although he has to admit to a few perks - he really does like her food!<br /><br />Beware of lots of puppy pics!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5IWm3H5carKKzol6uA6kbe-Ru_yVlOC6dJM41qfv34fpaQReIecJeKTIqVj1cqMWTZkgTbG1-enDk90qYdClFvbIMlS_ZHDIe8QpINrV9Aj_KTiYGGKYXnQw5mC0Aj_sHLvnN/s1600-h/IMG_7143.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5IWm3H5carKKzol6uA6kbe-Ru_yVlOC6dJM41qfv34fpaQReIecJeKTIqVj1cqMWTZkgTbG1-enDk90qYdClFvbIMlS_ZHDIe8QpINrV9Aj_KTiYGGKYXnQw5mC0Aj_sHLvnN/s320/IMG_7143.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413596797253419922" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFrFVAy3xBxW0W3wjf6E8PEx0o_N6C_b_zJexZgqoJAo9iQN5d3cMuScjq1Kum64ACErZbT1vxQCojAqytIc-Yzlp5ur2RnbidNV0z22uirzF5dK982PksoyH-XDPgOQnKWO6/s1600-h/IMG_7144.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFrFVAy3xBxW0W3wjf6E8PEx0o_N6C_b_zJexZgqoJAo9iQN5d3cMuScjq1Kum64ACErZbT1vxQCojAqytIc-Yzlp5ur2RnbidNV0z22uirzF5dK982PksoyH-XDPgOQnKWO6/s320/IMG_7144.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413597021346857106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Ez1N7pPYPKz5Dz_unSxzZ-FW5kbw9zuEyEGE2wCXGUDMD78eeXK7yzUGJNF23FOxDtlOY1ENR4UlO-fkFk0snwladZ6I6lVEuehwq1oFG9eJunBNmzTlOIpB-1UAgrxN-Sb8/s1600-h/IMG_7145.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Ez1N7pPYPKz5Dz_unSxzZ-FW5kbw9zuEyEGE2wCXGUDMD78eeXK7yzUGJNF23FOxDtlOY1ENR4UlO-fkFk0snwladZ6I6lVEuehwq1oFG9eJunBNmzTlOIpB-1UAgrxN-Sb8/s320/IMG_7145.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413597258136811618" border="0" /></a>Aww, their version of 'spooning' - so sweet to see them sleeping together - next to my desk!<br /><br />I finally put the last few stitches into a huge Christmas present - whew, this is such a relief. This is as close as I like to be to a deadline without feeling panicky. Pictures will have to come after Christmas once the recipient has received it. And now its back to a little self-Christmas stitching - this is a freebie that I found through <a href="http://gazette94.blogspot.com/">Gazette94's</a> blog:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpUtbbDQtviihokBzuTamoHgLsO8KcX3kRdqeMLlzE-5IVS9qgtEHLyRknJ8I4NDevh93jojpX1OI1zP90qAeDARG0D-s-c0HN4O8LsvjNK9SGvZDF9zvSjqE03wO3987hsDB/s1600-h/Xmas+freebie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpUtbbDQtviihokBzuTamoHgLsO8KcX3kRdqeMLlzE-5IVS9qgtEHLyRknJ8I4NDevh93jojpX1OI1zP90qAeDARG0D-s-c0HN4O8LsvjNK9SGvZDF9zvSjqE03wO3987hsDB/s320/Xmas+freebie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413597760520853714" border="0" /></a>I started off using the DMC variegated thread and of course ran out too quickly. I thought this variegation was the same when I bought it at Michael's but once I got it home, it had too many pinks. So its back to regular DMC - mixing a couple different colours in to try to get some variegation. And I've been working on an ornament for an exchange too. Time to put my finishing skills to work.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HcFfZoapOeJKWFIlvuA0oZmQRz3O47Mg4O2r60_K3HzPS1xEKjt3-skpBqiDxQfqqy5Pgpc0fyM9xx8uv_NOFV7pqXzETC295hKEPgyTOANmu4UN0g4MtOTl_q5WYIsMR8wW/s1600-h/Banana+bread.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HcFfZoapOeJKWFIlvuA0oZmQRz3O47Mg4O2r60_K3HzPS1xEKjt3-skpBqiDxQfqqy5Pgpc0fyM9xx8uv_NOFV7pqXzETC295hKEPgyTOANmu4UN0g4MtOTl_q5WYIsMR8wW/s320/Banana+bread.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413598538978595554" border="0" /></a>And a little baking ~ banana-walnut bread ~ gluten-free of course!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-91262656279840011352009-11-19T10:06:00.006-05:002009-11-19T10:20:15.515-05:00A Halloween finish - a little late....Thank you - thank you for all your sweet comments, welcoming me back to the Blogging World. I really have missed this kind of contact with other stitchers and its so heartwarming to have you still coming back to my blog. I'm trying to make the rounds of all the blogs in my sidebar and slowly but surely I'm getting there.<br /><br />I don't have too much to show for my week but my daughter Kelly sent me a picture of the the Halloween banner I made for her last month. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntA30MJ6zZ3D46CedBaguNfgmjsgYgMT_t5gEikfj3yqQAeDar9WWg-U66Jtdxtw4NM6AZjXgaFVT0m49QV60HAHdlK3n7a2s75TUi_dhA89Qz-3ghqLfJ6V7hm8r3mtgipwJ/s1600/lost+spirits+Oct09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntA30MJ6zZ3D46CedBaguNfgmjsgYgMT_t5gEikfj3yqQAeDar9WWg-U66Jtdxtw4NM6AZjXgaFVT0m49QV60HAHdlK3n7a2s75TUi_dhA89Qz-3ghqLfJ6V7hm8r3mtgipwJ/s320/lost+spirits+Oct09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405832637937077634" border="0" /></a>Its called Lost Spirits, by Birds of a Feather and its stitched on a piece of 28 ct linen called Fossil - I think its by Picture This Plus fabrics. Its a really gorgeous brown shade and I would love to get more of this, because I have a couple more Birds of a Feather Halloween charts and I think this works great. Don't you love the Pumpkinhead girl at the bottom!<br /><br />This weekend can't come fast enough - Sunday is a stitching get-together at Clare's and it sounds like there will be a houseful. I'm taking my camera so I'll have pictures! Have a great weekend all!!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-46653569226891692642009-11-09T18:11:00.011-05:002009-11-09T18:47:11.847-05:00Is it really November?I'm back in blogging land! No real excuses as to where I've been or why - but I guess I found I had overloaded on responsibilities. Something had to give. And then procrastination set in....<br /><br />I've been around and lurking and commenting here and there and stitching and quilting and knitting and reading to my heart's content! Well almost - work does tend to get in the way somewhat.<br /><br />Wanna see some pictures? Because after all, that's what we are really about. If we can't do it all, we can at least look at pictures of people who stitch and quilt and knit wonderful things and imagine that we will some day too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJReiGI6lXxHRI1vA45spuL02KfcHir0_4xDnBHH07PDdNNsSt4xC4F-txmzQ5MtArWtcNGk8y34haStGmksAdcf1D815Vuf8R547SSRdpPwfcIs8pExsy_HBSQoOIpDHbpQu/s1600-h/Lo+How+a+Rose+Aug+09.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJReiGI6lXxHRI1vA45spuL02KfcHir0_4xDnBHH07PDdNNsSt4xC4F-txmzQ5MtArWtcNGk8y34haStGmksAdcf1D815Vuf8R547SSRdpPwfcIs8pExsy_HBSQoOIpDHbpQu/s320/Lo+How+a+Rose+Aug+09.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402248409904031266" border="0" /></a>This is what I did on my summer vacation - really. Lo How a Rose - in a Christmas book that I begged, borrowed and pleaded to get because I had seen it so many times in so many places and I knew I had to make this one for myself. Luckily Clare had the book and she lent it to me just in time for my August vacation. It took about 8 days of dedicated stitching to make and <span style="font-style: italic;">Ta-Da</span> - I'm in love with this piece. I used only DMC for it - no fancy threads here - and I dug out a piece of Lakeside Linens 36 ct linen that I had in my stash. I used one thread over 2 because I wanted a lighter, lacy feel for it. Its been relegated to my bag of finished pieces (BFP's) until I can scrounge up enough $$ to get this one framed.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZZt71dkgxuqv-nEpxD0iFwIgpqMXdCTK2VOgIvmzrqfaQY5foOQ-QEbOSdehjFm-gjUTC3n9xGjmEbozUA3RkjVpwOkeD-KR9QaIX83_H_pqhW1z4RDo4x0lOeeUn9xqGmwb/s1600-h/Yule+Sampler+Nov+09.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZZt71dkgxuqv-nEpxD0iFwIgpqMXdCTK2VOgIvmzrqfaQY5foOQ-QEbOSdehjFm-gjUTC3n9xGjmEbozUA3RkjVpwOkeD-KR9QaIX83_H_pqhW1z4RDo4x0lOeeUn9xqGmwb/s320/Yule+Sampler+Nov+09.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402249634179401346" border="0" /></a>This is Yule Sampler by Primitive Needle. I finished it last week and I am still in shock that I got something done <span style="font-style: italic;">before</span> a holiday took place, instead of my usual finishing of it after the fact. Again, DMC's, not the called for Crescent Colours, because although I have a healthy selection of CC's, I didn't have one bloody skein that was called for. This was done on Lakeside Linens River Willow 32 ct. Its such a cute little piece and I really enjoyed it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLToDeDuSvm0NazgYE_F0L18o1PI-_I8FeUZTKKnmSH4QXLW6zDtf_qJm3weE0sQCwhzWcpBqX1CFh_XjXOxTI4206euc8r14Clpb9HpTrZlfC1dqVihM-tRbdi34eIZUi7Fbs/s1600-h/BBD+Greetings+Nov09.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLToDeDuSvm0NazgYE_F0L18o1PI-_I8FeUZTKKnmSH4QXLW6zDtf_qJm3weE0sQCwhzWcpBqX1CFh_XjXOxTI4206euc8r14Clpb9HpTrZlfC1dqVihM-tRbdi34eIZUi7Fbs/s320/BBD+Greetings+Nov09.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402250392082452834" border="0" /></a>"Greetings" by Blackbird Designs, from their Peppermint& Holly book. I started this last week, using mostly GAST (with a little DMC, because of course I don't have all the ones that are called for). I'm using the rest of the Lakeside Linens piece of 36 ct fabric that I used for Lo How a Rose above, but 2 threads over 2 this time, for better coverage. Don't you just love BBD's!<br /><br />And I finished up 2 Hallowe'en pieces, that have already been put away and given away....before pictures were taken (Gasp!). One day I'll get a picture of those.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnR7WoBFfx8EfUGRY0vssmFgDygMaha1s1ka_tWNCsIJr0nwvgtJZnl5Zo0cdvmOmdsMMkyrp0ztjsnhI8Sqr1JyxleP1Behm2DMYDOflmOlcF5oQGLQoT5prW_sFkSI2xTSl/s1600-h/SNS+Ribbons+wallhanging.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnR7WoBFfx8EfUGRY0vssmFgDygMaha1s1ka_tWNCsIJr0nwvgtJZnl5Zo0cdvmOmdsMMkyrp0ztjsnhI8Sqr1JyxleP1Behm2DMYDOflmOlcF5oQGLQoT5prW_sFkSI2xTSl/s320/SNS+Ribbons+wallhanging.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402251299941330434" border="0" /></a>I made this wee quilt to actually hang something on one of the walls for a change! Its only going to be 24" x 36" when finished and its just waiting to be quilted now. I used the Square in a Square technique - classes that I have been taking with Marg since last January! The main quilt that we are making is a ways from being completed, although we only have 2 classes left. I have lots of very pretty blocks made but I was needing to see something finished so I got this one put together with one of my favourite blocks, I think called Ribbons.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmIsTFrvfzX2wXuQp2KrKsKbUYMx3UpoIlXW7NJoSEs1dqdaC34ZLfNB-3JSsBVlIWUfYN5bPF9HjZyY-yMM2X0BBRVlwdGsPZV1UfVPMganvFTEnw4Ji8xcAcPxW33eByZCa/s1600-h/Log+Cabin+Squared.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmIsTFrvfzX2wXuQp2KrKsKbUYMx3UpoIlXW7NJoSEs1dqdaC34ZLfNB-3JSsBVlIWUfYN5bPF9HjZyY-yMM2X0BBRVlwdGsPZV1UfVPMganvFTEnw4Ji8xcAcPxW33eByZCa/s320/Log+Cabin+Squared.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402252359625770050" border="0" /></a>The urge for a new start isn't limited to my stitching - it takes over quilting too. This is the start of 'Log Cabin Squared' using two 'chelsea buns' from Sanctuary. Chelsea buns are rolls of fabric that are 1 1/2" strips from one fabric line, this one called Sanctuary. Really could the manufacturers make things any easier? But I wish they would get away from these yummy food titles for these things. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9K0jKcFekuLdLIRduUCKwnGxwHG92BGI9ru5Eyozrh5D8RXxYlcWQxsQfZG4rqS8NW6OWpHZbyZZ-YW7Xn47EMOmLoQtWTpspJ-l2wvXCKXlUHfWrL9tAYMobSKM7K5oT75Q7/s1600-h/IMG_7102.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9K0jKcFekuLdLIRduUCKwnGxwHG92BGI9ru5Eyozrh5D8RXxYlcWQxsQfZG4rqS8NW6OWpHZbyZZ-YW7Xn47EMOmLoQtWTpspJ-l2wvXCKXlUHfWrL9tAYMobSKM7K5oT75Q7/s320/IMG_7102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402253439901831410" border="0" /></a>And lastly, a peak at something waiting to be quilted, using 2 charm packs from Blackbird Designs, called Beach house. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdvCVrIzMsep6rw39KRmCAWyaftyPHIxxz87bimgFyNmjMlDzriI46jWOzTEaMj5GbFpTE6j8nv2PKIRRwMo5HmXXscOrxi7Wwud_YGYWbl0VWHpP_4qHermr5rw353YMU4AE/s1600-h/Bella+%26+Froggy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdvCVrIzMsep6rw39KRmCAWyaftyPHIxxz87bimgFyNmjMlDzriI46jWOzTEaMj5GbFpTE6j8nv2PKIRRwMo5HmXXscOrxi7Wwud_YGYWbl0VWHpP_4qHermr5rw353YMU4AE/s320/Bella+%26+Froggy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402247906414889890" border="0" /></a>Whew, that was exhausting! Bella thinks so too :-DWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-13593628111181400832009-04-14T08:49:00.009-04:002009-04-14T09:09:35.683-04:00April updateTime for a little updating, well long overdue for a little updating actually. (inserting sheepish grin here)<br /><br />The spring bug has bitten me and I really haven't wanted to be at my computer any longer than I have to - which has been far too long actually since work has been horribly busy. Leaving me little time for the more important things in life - stitching, quilting, knitting, walking my sweet little puppy, and the lesser ones - cooking, cleaning, laundry.<br /><br />I received a wonderful package from sweet Melissa who sent along a gorgeous selection of coloured linens! Oh my, how beautiful these pieces are! I have to make sure to stitch just the right design on these to show the amazing colours. And how kind of Melissa to send these tasty linens along to me!! I'm sorry the picture just doesn't do them any justice.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_p92n0xoRYjeQwaJONUyK_ZlHzubGR8jdNiUTQLM3KLV9ksOKc3g7qRsKaiA7zQhzWjZsYbgu9cgPuW1J_xD7Uh_QXj6RruWdcQC0hqjG0_k4sxUo9skrp2pMMcJUcijXVCI/s1600-h/Linen+from+Melissa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_p92n0xoRYjeQwaJONUyK_ZlHzubGR8jdNiUTQLM3KLV9ksOKc3g7qRsKaiA7zQhzWjZsYbgu9cgPuW1J_xD7Uh_QXj6RruWdcQC0hqjG0_k4sxUo9skrp2pMMcJUcijXVCI/s400/Linen+from+Melissa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324529611751299266" border="0" /></a>At our stitching retreat (last post) I had a lesson on hand applique from my lovely friend Marg, which I sorely needed. My previous attempt at hand applique made for one very sad looking heart. But after some wonderful tips from her, this is what I have managed to get accomplished~<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii8ueBFOZ6ngWkhtfBwG4foG3MWPyC1AZadOuKw8gCfifjEA2FxcDc6cLglkfDAyYTu1ET7myeO8qt-r9Bbg5UWXGE-xtZXYWSOv_e-MGXX1lrsVt3r7Nqj35WPYW6ldVLPed6/s1600-h/Close+up+applique.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii8ueBFOZ6ngWkhtfBwG4foG3MWPyC1AZadOuKw8gCfifjEA2FxcDc6cLglkfDAyYTu1ET7myeO8qt-r9Bbg5UWXGE-xtZXYWSOv_e-MGXX1lrsVt3r7Nqj35WPYW6ldVLPed6/s400/Close+up+applique.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324530254406192994" border="0" /></a>Uh, just don't look too closely at this please! This block is part of Block #7 for Leanne's House, which has been hanging about waiting for me to assemble for far too long. Of course I think I spent a year trying to get those final 3 blocks send to me after a horrendous experience with an online shop. Here is what the rest of Block #7 will look like, once I get the rest of the embroideries finished.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAB6wQDXCdL7h3cJscIfPU9bH1nOSardC2gzdb6z1-l049A5r5qxDAUQOI3C_GYrcNaUEGHpjl5um2TqAmZ1pXlRy8uKxRcqPgC_KnC0UI4K1oCnwnGq_mhNSjEmfPiIz8oLT/s1600-h/Leanne's+House+Block7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAB6wQDXCdL7h3cJscIfPU9bH1nOSardC2gzdb6z1-l049A5r5qxDAUQOI3C_GYrcNaUEGHpjl5um2TqAmZ1pXlRy8uKxRcqPgC_KnC0UI4K1oCnwnGq_mhNSjEmfPiIz8oLT/s400/Leanne's+House+Block7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324530944377928018" border="0" /></a> But I haven't stopped stitching completely. I'm still plodding away at Mirabilia's Elizabeth and the Lavender Sky. My recent stitching hasn't been as exciting, since I've been working away at the frame area, which is full of very dull colours, but once done, looks far more interesting. Funny how you can work away at blobs of colour and placing a few random stitches here and there but when you back away from it, it really starts to look like something~<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Axk7rgC0TeCA-DJEnMOwbeTYdmP1xYu0YT8sY91m5Hum5Tm5s4maA39CL8ah1RUvSICdRGJZTojP0H3mzUIU2orPC2TH4o9Pi95pZ4u1YqoFEP49iGPQ7g815bD7-hxuaN1m/s1600-h/Elizabeth+Apr09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Axk7rgC0TeCA-DJEnMOwbeTYdmP1xYu0YT8sY91m5Hum5Tm5s4maA39CL8ah1RUvSICdRGJZTojP0H3mzUIU2orPC2TH4o9Pi95pZ4u1YqoFEP49iGPQ7g815bD7-hxuaN1m/s400/Elizabeth+Apr09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324531571401643442" border="0" /></a>And I have to post a picture of sweet Bella. Hubby took this pic of her, while she was sitting in my chair, waiting for me to get home again. She hasn't grown very much and has stayed quite a small wee dog, but all the better to pick up and snuggle with!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuoqeJJWFJN2ivXbyAgn0VuXgOvYxyth0SzNsTJPbAlUA14Flm2OmM1vkHI8YOzz1AGW-DFqJXeQwzrN2lscG7a35If8qapKnNDOt9N2Djf7Ek9SqavjJ5CvkHMaXBNyIhhON/s1600-h/IMG_6672.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuoqeJJWFJN2ivXbyAgn0VuXgOvYxyth0SzNsTJPbAlUA14Flm2OmM1vkHI8YOzz1AGW-DFqJXeQwzrN2lscG7a35If8qapKnNDOt9N2Djf7Ek9SqavjJ5CvkHMaXBNyIhhON/s400/IMG_6672.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324532603653163282" border="0" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-64232104392021633942009-03-24T08:07:00.012-04:002009-03-24T08:33:11.078-04:00Stitching RetreatWhat a fantastic weekend! Ann (of Knowledge & Needles fame) organized a stitching retreat at Timber House in Brighton, just off the shore of Lake Ontario. And this place is gorgeous, huge windows 3 stories high, with tons of stitching room with beautiful natural light. Of course we all still came armed with assorted Ott lights and magnifiers as you can see from the pictures, that is all 18 of us! The bedrooms were lovely with big comfy beds when we needed to rest up for the next day of stitching. And food - well there was lots of it and it was all delicious. I neglected to take my camera to Ann's house where hubby Dan cooked up a scrumptious feast for us on Saturday afternoon. And of course a quick trip into the shop for some must-haves followed that.<br /><br />I have lots of pictures of the stitching retreat to share....so here goes!<br />This is a shot of the great room, that I took from the upstairs dining area~<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpGaVU7zwiFONWXhAbicLj9t_UwJR7E7-aX3ueeHgzlyLBXhQniXL0masZZXW0NuYrRoAVdlCrbQIauSY8njtAHJYTqMnwm5GoFmGwhIBOCb2P2gtep-OMljnczQEmONbgSz6/s1600-h/Stitching1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpGaVU7zwiFONWXhAbicLj9t_UwJR7E7-aX3ueeHgzlyLBXhQniXL0masZZXW0NuYrRoAVdlCrbQIauSY8njtAHJYTqMnwm5GoFmGwhIBOCb2P2gtep-OMljnczQEmONbgSz6/s400/Stitching1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316725055159587650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNJeK2rQSppM8sK3EmhHbiLlM7nPYUA_ZSUJJy3LqXgtrcYzLaamtJ7CqT1zix5xlILqbGzBpVaHdWerZYlphHlSOOKIzLY2f5_XmLTrsBH1Ngh74BunCOjzbrK3TIwMXSmbR/s1600-h/Stitching2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNJeK2rQSppM8sK3EmhHbiLlM7nPYUA_ZSUJJy3LqXgtrcYzLaamtJ7CqT1zix5xlILqbGzBpVaHdWerZYlphHlSOOKIzLY2f5_XmLTrsBH1Ngh74BunCOjzbrK3TIwMXSmbR/s400/Stitching2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316725545750035538" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgezU259MfZ7TnfVxhwt7ToWCSZjPpupPq3SSMrsCfJfJfaYuIPlltx8OGb5MSegM5NeN2IZ3S5spy9BXKSivwaH1DJzfwulrhB4N2zcpS58K3jEueHMHBoDc7r41QJfKKAnU/s1600-h/Stitching3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgezU259MfZ7TnfVxhwt7ToWCSZjPpupPq3SSMrsCfJfJfaYuIPlltx8OGb5MSegM5NeN2IZ3S5spy9BXKSivwaH1DJzfwulrhB4N2zcpS58K3jEueHMHBoDc7r41QJfKKAnU/s400/Stitching3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316725942148541442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNI031N-8lO7qdbUm1mpA-upDNHeLvoWSHcio1gWhcEUFxPk4GL9feWJKVYFN189B9Bm0Za8q7_6pHQFLOcdvFWJY6BWgjdAznypbHYrY3wgqA5CRK_LZvA_l2wquKm6CZNr1U/s1600-h/Stitching5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNI031N-8lO7qdbUm1mpA-upDNHeLvoWSHcio1gWhcEUFxPk4GL9feWJKVYFN189B9Bm0Za8q7_6pHQFLOcdvFWJY6BWgjdAznypbHYrY3wgqA5CRK_LZvA_l2wquKm6CZNr1U/s400/Stitching5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316726355022486786" border="0" /></a><br />A shot of the dining area upstairs~<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRSwkW59M_jp0zckU-buiiMWIYffyO1RhGFCZMQei4pDHnl7WNeU2sgBxgYgoa8nJJbFJh6X6WsAv59gyQ0YTmtPHUv33xlR4uEE74vSDsajCY6-87QvDRkMGjEEv-t13L-IJF/s1600-h/Dining+area.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRSwkW59M_jp0zckU-buiiMWIYffyO1RhGFCZMQei4pDHnl7WNeU2sgBxgYgoa8nJJbFJh6X6WsAv59gyQ0YTmtPHUv33xlR4uEE74vSDsajCY6-87QvDRkMGjEEv-t13L-IJF/s400/Dining+area.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316726761504530818" border="0" /></a>One of the lovely bedrooms~<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSv5u8_dZgPzy7CMZzlBZpKLXZsQElqCfsXy3ckvDjq4-blrE4cMNuahTogFZRcGRAOEq-ZN1rkqvDNiHx3auwtg7a5Oq0_WCgakV7bhQVosssxoxAkK9leQCf5BXbcUjP0gt/s1600-h/Bedroom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSv5u8_dZgPzy7CMZzlBZpKLXZsQElqCfsXy3ckvDjq4-blrE4cMNuahTogFZRcGRAOEq-ZN1rkqvDNiHx3auwtg7a5Oq0_WCgakV7bhQVosssxoxAkK9leQCf5BXbcUjP0gt/s400/Bedroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316727115024364194" border="0" /></a><br />Awesome windows~<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBimbI1GhWbgKPvJT3S8UJ0cztE_cEcw_gI-L7ifopHDzPECyUdYkaK_Kl0CA26tQHiwHqnRJqmCJ_k5ek9vrrlpSkL9EaiJE4SG3-H_DacXr_7HivDJMWcQYXmqD7fSM23m5V/s1600-h/Awesome+windows.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBimbI1GhWbgKPvJT3S8UJ0cztE_cEcw_gI-L7ifopHDzPECyUdYkaK_Kl0CA26tQHiwHqnRJqmCJ_k5ek9vrrlpSkL9EaiJE4SG3-H_DacXr_7HivDJMWcQYXmqD7fSM23m5V/s400/Awesome+windows.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316727501395520386" border="0" /></a>And in case you are wondering what I did during this fabulous weekend~<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNM97dREvpIZEpmRm5Lc2mep1tnhas6MfPN3Ba-8-SANZkfuamSSFO2Shrnk3pGfHQC73aVqsU92lzbw4S3l08RY5cUUojSSqTIA035_323W1q0acBxYGtuXpP1uiUc7sIGjbL/s1600-h/Flock+of+Birds1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNM97dREvpIZEpmRm5Lc2mep1tnhas6MfPN3Ba-8-SANZkfuamSSFO2Shrnk3pGfHQC73aVqsU92lzbw4S3l08RY5cUUojSSqTIA035_323W1q0acBxYGtuXpP1uiUc7sIGjbL/s400/Flock+of+Birds1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316728216409562610" border="0" /></a>This is Flock of Birds by Blackbird Designs. I started it on Friday shortly after we arrived at Timber House and finished it up last night. A quick, very sweet little design :-D<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIjHsCjI-UA4_ZYxMI1pGdEtGpxPgM_kBAgic359gv2sJ3BGkfkqnY1UKrW6k47Tk71PkFuGSaezHmjIVDgIv4XDUUZE-NkPQV4QfjUAbkTR7nyK0yc4jQ_NUBgTTbBPuZTfM/s1600-h/Flock+of+Birds2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIjHsCjI-UA4_ZYxMI1pGdEtGpxPgM_kBAgic359gv2sJ3BGkfkqnY1UKrW6k47Tk71PkFuGSaezHmjIVDgIv4XDUUZE-NkPQV4QfjUAbkTR7nyK0yc4jQ_NUBgTTbBPuZTfM/s400/Flock+of+Birds2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316728824399263730" border="0" /></a>What a great weekend! Thanks Ann for organizing such a fantastic weekend for us all, its no wonder your next 2 retreats are already booked solid!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-84208150537927485302009-03-17T07:55:00.006-04:002009-03-17T08:18:58.366-04:00BlackbirdingI have some finishes to show ... finally!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6lWlw7xyeuOSjctlHflD_YLwj3ztepSucvJtlZBotsc_hg80yrLPMXGGIQGT_6o77UGSjijJGceoLxVnW7DfjweIplG4bDvWt7WnFmGuGfmPK6Vt9XinfcKogF2SH2sfkPsv/s1600-h/Mar09+Sweetheart+Sampler.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6lWlw7xyeuOSjctlHflD_YLwj3ztepSucvJtlZBotsc_hg80yrLPMXGGIQGT_6o77UGSjijJGceoLxVnW7DfjweIplG4bDvWt7WnFmGuGfmPK6Vt9XinfcKogF2SH2sfkPsv/s400/Mar09+Sweetheart+Sampler.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314125643899097762" border="0" /></a><br />My latest beauty, hot off the needle, and beautiful she is, even if I do say so myself. This is Sweetheart Sampler, a Loose Feather pattern from Blackbird Designs. Its an oldie but a goodie. I stitched this on the recommended fabric, 30 ct Kansas City Blend by R&R Reproductions, but once I started with the large alphabet, it looked far too chunky for me. So I switched to stitching over-1 thread and I was much much happier with it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hNwUsI6FT8VJ9X0GmPe-MCQ18KK5fbB0nrB0keai4jWcVEmXwcCTWwcHvueL0qGC8VLEpBv0AhovrCxqy7geLJ56sEBwVYm9ujL3SDrpXFxSEMx9HAb7hedZpOoGtv8UpoIf/s1600-h/Sweetheart+Sampler2+Mar09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hNwUsI6FT8VJ9X0GmPe-MCQ18KK5fbB0nrB0keai4jWcVEmXwcCTWwcHvueL0qGC8VLEpBv0AhovrCxqy7geLJ56sEBwVYm9ujL3SDrpXFxSEMx9HAb7hedZpOoGtv8UpoIf/s400/Sweetheart+Sampler2+Mar09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314125252792334098" border="0" /></a>Uh, if you note at the bottom, it says Valentine's Day and I'm only just over a month late for this lovely occasion, or even better really, 11 months early for next year!<br /><br />Next its pincushion-y time!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEf-batS_s2A7iZYJp-sTDN4Ah3fc0hD8nibPg1ByCipOCQFq8ndPLgDu0XZZF40BjskpOuQBeheL8aoyXyuuQUIzGe-SzeVTBYooUTOX54z_mmaSTk_fxcJ4U6HA1NPzb0Esc/s1600-h/Mar09Buttons&Pins+Pincushion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEf-batS_s2A7iZYJp-sTDN4Ah3fc0hD8nibPg1ByCipOCQFq8ndPLgDu0XZZF40BjskpOuQBeheL8aoyXyuuQUIzGe-SzeVTBYooUTOX54z_mmaSTk_fxcJ4U6HA1NPzb0Esc/s400/Mar09Buttons&Pins+Pincushion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314126116394514546" border="0" /></a>This is Buttons & Pins, also by Blackbird, finished on 40 ct remnant and finished into a pincushion. I found the crushed walnut shells recommended for filling these (bird cage litter in real life) and I love the weight and substance this filler gives these.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwuFI2fgMVNb5Q0xms-haqYevOn_bfsm7RyR-aBxQcFqKrvQrrmNrLQaq8BjlPHlMtg9z6PAk-jT9IkWIuJWemC3fdaCSch6-9OmQi6_GB7RkeTzjsjwzzTU3WAuGbyGKl2Lpv/s1600-h/Mar09+Small+Token+pincushion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwuFI2fgMVNb5Q0xms-haqYevOn_bfsm7RyR-aBxQcFqKrvQrrmNrLQaq8BjlPHlMtg9z6PAk-jT9IkWIuJWemC3fdaCSch6-9OmQi6_GB7RkeTzjsjwzzTU3WAuGbyGKl2Lpv/s400/Mar09+Small+Token+pincushion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314126705941740786" border="0" /></a>Small Tokens, one of the Nashville releases for Blackbird Designs. This is finished on 32 ct antique white linen with some very sweet crocheted trim. This one made a wee gift.<br /><br />This Friday I'm going to a Stitching Retreat with ladies from Knowledge & Needles! This is my first weekend retreat and I am so excited. I just have to figure out what to pack. I think its time for a new start or two! My excuse is that I'm not taking my Dazor magnifier, so I will need some larger-for-my-old-eyes fabrics, and since most of what I have on the go lately is 32-and-up, well that's just as good an excuse for a new start as any I can think of.<br /><br />I'm still offering up my contest (see last post) for a new phrase for finished-finished. The winner will get a lovely little something that has been finished-finished. <br /><br />Meanwhile I better get back to working on my PhD (<span style="font-style: italic;">Project-half-Done</span>) - a new phrase I learned last night!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-84241489137313820072009-03-10T09:15:00.007-04:002009-03-10T09:30:42.765-04:00What's the word for.....?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAkSEmwUZEwB4MQxlRFOfoGbh0LWgIfd8QwYuj5NymIMfe7ocMbwcPvpzbUk0LSP2-O0btDIsk98ts6eLQMU4TwEqUQWGOVzErLLrqChTKaALfenb86bkKHz6DSgXCkYVgU2gU/s1600-h/Eggs+for+Easter+Mar09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAkSEmwUZEwB4MQxlRFOfoGbh0LWgIfd8QwYuj5NymIMfe7ocMbwcPvpzbUk0LSP2-O0btDIsk98ts6eLQMU4TwEqUQWGOVzErLLrqChTKaALfenb86bkKHz6DSgXCkYVgU2gU/s400/Eggs+for+Easter+Mar09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311548367614693202" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">'Eggs' by Shepherds Bush, stitched on 32 ct antique white linen, with GAST and DMC</span></span><br /><br />I finished up a quick little Shepherd's Bush piece last night ~ Eggs for Easter. Sometimes its just easy to pick up something and finish is in 2-3 days, I needed that quick finish. And shockingly for me, its actually done well in time for Easter. I am notorious for being on the back end of holidays. I start something before a holiday comes but never get it finished in time. I'll do a fabric dive later and see what I have to finish-finish this.<br /><br />Speaking of...is there a word for finishing that I can't think of? I call something finished when I'm finished stitching it. But then there's the actual 'finishing' of it, that is making in into a finished piece, that I think I need a proper word for.<br /><br />May be I could start a contest - whoever can come up with the best word for the actual 'finishing' of a stitched piece into something - needlebook, scissor fob, ornament, whatever. I'll gift a 'finished' object to whoever comes up with the best word.<br /><br />Marj and I drove to Ann's <a href="http://knowledgeandneedles.blogspot.com/">Knowledge and Needles</a> Open House on Sunday to see all the latest goodies she brought back from Nashville. It was so nice to see her and Dani and Christin and a few other ladies there. I was very very good and kept well within my budget.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_IeVLVBGmXODjOL2RDZc9lL-5ohzAJHRXvGja22aLrWLmm42P7_7CdCI9Uw8UANoH7VTJt7UfnNiHXDDxIaSVdaLi74JkM8b-U7MYf4p3YwfLNv-jc2NkDV9OQZzyTDA7PW1/s1600-h/new+stash+Mar+09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_IeVLVBGmXODjOL2RDZc9lL-5ohzAJHRXvGja22aLrWLmm42P7_7CdCI9Uw8UANoH7VTJt7UfnNiHXDDxIaSVdaLi74JkM8b-U7MYf4p3YwfLNv-jc2NkDV9OQZzyTDA7PW1/s400/new+stash+Mar+09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311549023561120066" border="0" /></a>Quakers & Quilts by Rosewood Manor, which calls for Valdani threads, which Ann also had but I didn't indulge in. And Celtic Cross by M Designs which I have coveted for a long time now.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9yXLFZIvHc3adRu0ZGtStZ2IiItaBSdrHTa3PMUimXmC3R0UB4I01oIkoqs5yLBVbraeF4yLPYDJMKed4bfahyphenhyphen3CWKOveh9wfrw5jK8wAjIMN7m3kkecKc75yR44kcE3ApKi/s1600-h/Flock+of+Birds+pic+and+linen.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 397px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu9yXLFZIvHc3adRu0ZGtStZ2IiItaBSdrHTa3PMUimXmC3R0UB4I01oIkoqs5yLBVbraeF4yLPYDJMKed4bfahyphenhyphen3CWKOveh9wfrw5jK8wAjIMN7m3kkecKc75yR44kcE3ApKi/s400/Flock+of+Birds+pic+and+linen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311549501612173042" border="0" /></a>And check out this lovely piece of Graziano gingham linen Ann had in stock - its perfect for this new Blackbird Designs piece called <span style="font-style: italic;">A Flock of Birds</span> which is in the newest<span style="font-style: italic;"> My Heart is True</span> book. Ann is carrying several different colours of this and I was so happy to get it. Now I can't wait to start this lovely design - its my favourite in the new book.<br /><br />And speaking of Blackbird Designs, Sue started a <a href="http://blackbirddesigns.blogspot.com/">new blog</a> for Blackbird lovers. Be sure to visit to see everyone's gorgeous stitching!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-69437292795278978312009-03-04T07:53:00.012-05:002009-03-04T08:20:42.079-05:00CubaWarning - very picture heavy!<br /><br />What can I say about Cuba other than we had a perfect time! Beautiful country, beautiful weather, beautiful people = wonderful vacation. Although we seemed to spend most of our time at the poolside, we did get for a wonderful hour-long walk each morning along the ocean, spent a lot of time in the various restaurants, bars and buffet, and we did get in to Havana for a day trip. I wish I could go back tomorrow!<br /><br />I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oeAJLCmgRznD4MMlOBuCbH3wDP7UKdpeIUd3jjm_epKtEREvNCxXa4WXkmf1umLfqy75RAroB409ENrYHWjZMpEi4NHs6xWu2QFr8YTpjOZemGkKzI8Egwy079iOdR2PFF8U/s1600-h/IMG_6519.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oeAJLCmgRznD4MMlOBuCbH3wDP7UKdpeIUd3jjm_epKtEREvNCxXa4WXkmf1umLfqy75RAroB409ENrYHWjZMpEi4NHs6xWu2QFr8YTpjOZemGkKzI8Egwy079iOdR2PFF8U/s400/IMG_6519.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309317963451271074" border="0" /></a>The main building<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0_8ypwzI83tiGdGw6luP7D1AicPap8HzCaSpA53g0kCLiFswllVX_qfPQanvxgUxjxV4jq8TjJkfECYVPD2RzsSCFun4cA8FXr1QHppw_gXLVzSYCai6ZwJSv3LYloKepjHb/s1600-h/IMG_6517.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0_8ypwzI83tiGdGw6luP7D1AicPap8HzCaSpA53g0kCLiFswllVX_qfPQanvxgUxjxV4jq8TjJkfECYVPD2RzsSCFun4cA8FXr1QHppw_gXLVzSYCai6ZwJSv3LYloKepjHb/s400/IMG_6517.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309318270945097938" border="0" /></a>Poolside~<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyiCfJwWawfmDuA29vdaysDaI6wIulg-ITsXJJnB-32fcJBoJkLplMoEv7lW8pd6n3GMm3LJ03QoFBCZUXSfu0GjbTFxcP7DdK7_WGqc0Wuhz8DrT8mnz3Ghtg6NKdgaTsVpEa/s1600-h/IMG_6532.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyiCfJwWawfmDuA29vdaysDaI6wIulg-ITsXJJnB-32fcJBoJkLplMoEv7lW8pd6n3GMm3LJ03QoFBCZUXSfu0GjbTFxcP7DdK7_WGqc0Wuhz8DrT8mnz3Ghtg6NKdgaTsVpEa/s400/IMG_6532.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309317640966336258" border="0" /></a>View of the first pool<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodAE5T38x6NF_Z1VnBQvu9Ec3jdQZHfaBzHdX9DIgQ1PcHfrxfxoGtuMdhkroU4N-53UIxwF38eTuqpvuBxFE17fqjyjS1gX8FbxthLkGqtJnf5sNh3WbqwNigiBciVqHE_LK/s1600-h/IMG_6512.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodAE5T38x6NF_Z1VnBQvu9Ec3jdQZHfaBzHdX9DIgQ1PcHfrxfxoGtuMdhkroU4N-53UIxwF38eTuqpvuBxFE17fqjyjS1gX8FbxthLkGqtJnf5sNh3WbqwNigiBciVqHE_LK/s400/IMG_6512.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309317365473410546" border="0" /></a>The hottub...come of my favourite spots!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaFGc83-Jr4LxiVVkxWiJrn2MsR2EEtFjuXKGF18SjLpyh5w7HfGmuQ7c7JzDwvLisNuhapVG724eHrHMdF-v94PLSnqp55Cyf1eYXHT-1W7YBWzS5bf7fPWjaCNOPYe8YgvA/s1600-h/IMG_6544.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaFGc83-Jr4LxiVVkxWiJrn2MsR2EEtFjuXKGF18SjLpyh5w7HfGmuQ7c7JzDwvLisNuhapVG724eHrHMdF-v94PLSnqp55Cyf1eYXHT-1W7YBWzS5bf7fPWjaCNOPYe8YgvA/s400/IMG_6544.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309317072610278562" border="0" /></a>Ahhh, the ocean!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0V77at8HMF3gyonzBNPEJSuFgk0bWjTj2PY33mRn8nQrpmECDqokrdw108dnpA2Jq-3lnLSy9GdmEFTPQSJ3Sa0-_eq7NIpUfbsdGmQD2j3oMh4gRjYqiE0WZ1H1DCObJVxyc/s1600-h/IMG_6548.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0V77at8HMF3gyonzBNPEJSuFgk0bWjTj2PY33mRn8nQrpmECDqokrdw108dnpA2Jq-3lnLSy9GdmEFTPQSJ3Sa0-_eq7NIpUfbsdGmQD2j3oMh4gRjYqiE0WZ1H1DCObJVxyc/s400/IMG_6548.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309316822035146546" border="0" /></a>The next hotel had a lighthouse!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IZuJ6eGwh5-OU3OP-BzWh79CVRjHPneEJB-2XHBwdRubhxczbqGqYP-vaL2X1nap1v4jiQ0OiX9vGAsdKouyJCnXLFKx9HhZpERk-wkW5C-OZr8nQTSd5vDK4cCJDmFcCES4/s1600-h/IMG_6394.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IZuJ6eGwh5-OU3OP-BzWh79CVRjHPneEJB-2XHBwdRubhxczbqGqYP-vaL2X1nap1v4jiQ0OiX9vGAsdKouyJCnXLFKx9HhZpERk-wkW5C-OZr8nQTSd5vDK4cCJDmFcCES4/s400/IMG_6394.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309316604870233970" border="0" /></a>Havana~<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1OmNTamC2ZZn-h7KHvYLEqcUaqu5xItmFhb9MgAEtCcXanQG5U-tSjGjruZnxUF4SMHYopx_BEF6gkgVATaPIjFsmrWRm6TnBRkjRWol7SV9JDKXic6HL31SYSHuh1RyPhis/s1600-h/IMG_6409.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1OmNTamC2ZZn-h7KHvYLEqcUaqu5xItmFhb9MgAEtCcXanQG5U-tSjGjruZnxUF4SMHYopx_BEF6gkgVATaPIjFsmrWRm6TnBRkjRWol7SV9JDKXic6HL31SYSHuh1RyPhis/s400/IMG_6409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309316391173698530" border="0" /></a>...with such cool cars from the 50's.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ73A7J9BhJK2IBxsr00iljuqdIe__0Na8oaf0tboSiFU7wqnpUbdsLuqfNPHFtSkzzSciDUeO6fox6L3jXzB6SzA-b91shz9RJqUaEICBBntCUPsLm1QANduv2yaxPbJ_gYn4/s1600-h/IMG_6481.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ73A7J9BhJK2IBxsr00iljuqdIe__0Na8oaf0tboSiFU7wqnpUbdsLuqfNPHFtSkzzSciDUeO6fox6L3jXzB6SzA-b91shz9RJqUaEICBBntCUPsLm1QANduv2yaxPbJ_gYn4/s400/IMG_6481.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309316118654402466" border="0" /></a>On a side street - looking into a courtyard.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-29290485355329573532009-02-12T08:51:00.005-05:002009-02-12T09:11:22.420-05:00Gifted!Gasp - look at this treasure trove of knitting loveliness! I was blown over the other day by getting all these wonderful gifts from dear Nancy, a wonderful stitching/knitting/quilting friend.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicokBqNXPczknrcr6GXMN2J6WtGrlSwPcCZmtRRG9_pup9uO5FlnLHmt9QOiZE3XbDqZ1TUlzA3ImTrxnWPA9DfmL17UxA-Xa5jEg0bgdzCWNYBTbW7d16K352dFxOzcg12OBV/s1600-h/Picture+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicokBqNXPczknrcr6GXMN2J6WtGrlSwPcCZmtRRG9_pup9uO5FlnLHmt9QOiZE3XbDqZ1TUlzA3ImTrxnWPA9DfmL17UxA-Xa5jEg0bgdzCWNYBTbW7d16K352dFxOzcg12OBV/s400/Picture+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301908844070221122" border="0" /></a>The knitting/stitching bag at the top is the most gorgeous bag, with all kinds of extra pockets for slipping in a little sustenance to keep a knitter/stitcher going strong! There is a lovely book of knitting stitches, and to the left, an ingenious worm binder, yes, that's right, a worm binder. Its perfect for holding all our circular needles (which are my favourite, uh circular needles, that is, not worms). Some new sock patterns which are my most favourite thing(s) to knit and an absolutely gorgeous purple/blue/green flat of wool called Flat Feet. Its been hand painted after being knitted by machine. The idea is to start unravelling as you knit so come up with your own unique pattern. How cool is that? No more balls of yarn to get tangled ... or played with by not-so-innocent little puppies. I am still in awe of all this lovelies and have had the most fun by taking everything out of my new bag and playing with it all. Thank you, Nancy!!!<br /><br />Stitching-wise....I'm still at my CHS alphabets and I expect I will be happy dancing very shortly. But meanwhile I couldn't resist a little detour, with one of my new favourite designers, Blue Ribbon Designs~<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OWRy6eZw_bwncdjOFKFN62HMOltUR5bwS98Et5gO6RM6TlaovhAo3Bvf9PcfjGXI5qaXalbbKFMj4BFi6KwUCTeyeRZdCsB6Y924LfboIkwrVV3SgGOPL_NiW2ABbdwS-mOQ/s1600-h/Picture+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OWRy6eZw_bwncdjOFKFN62HMOltUR5bwS98Et5gO6RM6TlaovhAo3Bvf9PcfjGXI5qaXalbbKFMj4BFi6KwUCTeyeRZdCsB6Y924LfboIkwrVV3SgGOPL_NiW2ABbdwS-mOQ/s400/Picture+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301908565173722290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Valentine Wishes - stitched on 28 ct Blush Pink Cashel, with GAST threads.</span></span><br /><br />Sorry for the dark pictures - its endlessly gloomy around here - with another day of rain....yes, that's right rain. It has turned our snow into glops of messy disgusting piles. But the cold air is returning tonight and I'm sure it will turn everything back into a skating rink.<br /><br />Fine by me....I'm on the final countdown because a week today hubby and I will be vacationing in Cuba - hot sun, white sandy beach, stitching in one hand, and a mojito in the other!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2h7Mde5I1Joe8_akxk5HBFl_GtEPbTslHS2eNIcaAu1HxWSTWoG1nbgWPfmQD61dkQTp7ZAnxKsu0EdqTium42N30AGaiXekSYjPCCvikru-jNTvAg4l1XYJPt9fvDiyE9re/s1600-h/free-online-valentines-day-cards.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2h7Mde5I1Joe8_akxk5HBFl_GtEPbTslHS2eNIcaAu1HxWSTWoG1nbgWPfmQD61dkQTp7ZAnxKsu0EdqTium42N30AGaiXekSYjPCCvikru-jNTvAg4l1XYJPt9fvDiyE9re/s400/free-online-valentines-day-cards.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301912200982655330" border="0" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-25277355418816134122009-01-30T08:40:00.003-05:002009-01-30T08:54:34.648-05:00Moving on!Thank you all for the encouragement to keep with my CHS alphabet. Seriously I was ready to toss it aside for greener (actually snowy) pastures, but with so many ready to do some happy dancing with me, I felt I couldn't let anybody down. So the alphabet made its way back on the stitching hoop and W for Willow got finished off last night. Then I moved right on over to 'X'.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLujtMTQKbC0fbrwQyeNQYgxA4PdLdhAvAdhpDZefvFohpLl3KJogy6pfSrN5SvHtsUxPirxZ8qfSms3iZ6imBY5OnLvb93LbKXQwdPgbvtsnvoYBG4djM7UFq_8Lf_qDFzNz4/s1600-h/W+is+for+Willow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLujtMTQKbC0fbrwQyeNQYgxA4PdLdhAvAdhpDZefvFohpLl3KJogy6pfSrN5SvHtsUxPirxZ8qfSms3iZ6imBY5OnLvb93LbKXQwdPgbvtsnvoYBG4djM7UFq_8Lf_qDFzNz4/s400/W+is+for+Willow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297081792270388242" border="0" /></a>Lookee what the mailman brought home this week - my Quaker Friendship RR, completed! Isn't it gorgeous! Everyone did a fantastic job stitching on it. I used a DMC variegated thread for the centre motif and asked everyone to chose one of the matching threads to stitch their section. I really wanted to see the change-over from each person who stitched on it and I think it turned out beautifully. This poor RR group has had some issues with someone who left the group and absconded with 3 people's pieces and threads! Unbelievable to have someone drop off the face of the earth and keep others' RR's. We were so lucky to have lovely <a href="http://fogcitydweller.blogspot.com/">Valerie</a> step in and take over and unfortunately then get swamped with RR's. Thanks Rowyn, Edgar, Donna, Carol and Valerie for stitching on this beautiful keepsake for me!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVjTSnhsiSMb1H8eguD2iNs2FTtWqdOUDAosHzqDseK9zqDGGFXA-vohIt2gQ_nmQzS8tD2V1fVG3ObmJubhfbgHUPh27Skq4grK8LDHKfFELhEkgRXaLLjkSULtx297gzJPz/s1600-h/IMG_0465.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVjTSnhsiSMb1H8eguD2iNs2FTtWqdOUDAosHzqDseK9zqDGGFXA-vohIt2gQ_nmQzS8tD2V1fVG3ObmJubhfbgHUPh27Skq4grK8LDHKfFELhEkgRXaLLjkSULtx297gzJPz/s400/IMG_0465.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297083076813166322" border="0" /></a>And finally ~ I've been tagged by <a href="http://wordsnblooms.blogspot.com/">Melissa</a> to name 5 addictions. And if you haven't dropped by Melissa's blog, be sure to swing over that way and check out her gorgeous stitching (and knitting :0D)<br /><br />5 addictions (well, I'll name the top 5, or we'll be here for a while)<br />1. Stitching ..... of course!<br />2. Quilting.<br />3. Blog reading.<br />4. My doggies.<br />5. and my newest downfall ~ Honey Ginger Green tea (President's Choice brand).<br /><br />Have a great stitchy weekend!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-11523644992094284582009-01-26T08:07:00.007-05:002009-01-26T08:25:38.289-05:00January StitchingWhat have I been stitching on this year? My Carriage House Samplings Alphabet series....started (gasp) in 2006. I am determined to get one of my BAP's out of the way this year and I have been plodding away at this lovely series since the new year started and making some great progress. Until the past week that is...and I feel my resolveto finish this first hedging, and more and more I have been eyeing my lovely pile of stash waiting impatiently for just the first few stitches.<br /><br />Why, oh why, can't I just see this one through to the end? I'm so close, just a couple more letters and then the 2 signature areas...and the border. But February is looming and some lovely Valentine freebies are out there aching to be stitched. Its like starting a diet for me, and that goal to see it through quickly gets sidelined by the lure of sweet goodies just around the next corner.<br /><br />Well here it is Monday and I made it through the weekend, with the help of my Saturday afternoon Quilting Club start and something fresh to brighten up these dreary cold winter days.<br /><br />So I'll leave you with some pictures of my CHS alphabet<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkeGWwoILqqI64PFOF7b8VPV7Kovd4xf7rzbKJtMbIthcRfrFoBTLPyPPvOieGaPSCj56uwrJte1yei3gNtYkBuwHfGRBjcrLxUjcZuizjwayLxCCbxHfj6gu-gv17kdIIBHxC/s1600-h/Jan+07+pic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkeGWwoILqqI64PFOF7b8VPV7Kovd4xf7rzbKJtMbIthcRfrFoBTLPyPPvOieGaPSCj56uwrJte1yei3gNtYkBuwHfGRBjcrLxUjcZuizjwayLxCCbxHfj6gu-gv17kdIIBHxC/s400/Jan+07+pic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295590570590898306" border="0" /></a>As of January 2007 - stitched on 40 ct antique white Newcastle linen, using a combination of DMC and GAST threads.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1Mc0lTwNe6Ydi2itUFmGFaZJ9RlPMQdDigB4Ug5x4eFdV3_veCPefTpZF_4v1xSLjAIV-wy-ShN-rYi8ZLmkQZ03FkJys72erXAlq6_595VpQDOyAD1-n_MlJhA5rMu1vB6S/s1600-h/Jan08.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1Mc0lTwNe6Ydi2itUFmGFaZJ9RlPMQdDigB4Ug5x4eFdV3_veCPefTpZF_4v1xSLjAIV-wy-ShN-rYi8ZLmkQZ03FkJys72erXAlq6_595VpQDOyAD1-n_MlJhA5rMu1vB6S/s400/Jan08.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295590464903051890" border="0" /></a>As of January 2008 - a little more done.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7bUT-Fj0rI3vy1TuBR1XpecT2dNthSan3l3n68EfH5vOn4jsPnwcRyrBKj_JJt6naFtJEr7J2FxzNuLMBxka3nyxnYLP7kCNus_hdJC5vM3oDOWzQJW0JPcfDbGvHAlFwhGJ/s1600-h/Jan09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7bUT-Fj0rI3vy1TuBR1XpecT2dNthSan3l3n68EfH5vOn4jsPnwcRyrBKj_JJt6naFtJEr7J2FxzNuLMBxka3nyxnYLP7kCNus_hdJC5vM3oDOWzQJW0JPcfDbGvHAlFwhGJ/s400/Jan09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295590214326710386" border="0" /></a>And the latest scan in January 2009 - down to the bottom!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtA1lF96m63-coJJCBECk3sN7PKGLxdZcKRk-zYurJBKi-0VK1gXnyQUHl8cHr4-ge1qCbWkZbeR7EufeTaNxNDzpf3dWy30NRNu15WoZcwbL06Gh_kbA2oxhIO2eR89qtNH7r/s1600-h/IMG_6240.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtA1lF96m63-coJJCBECk3sN7PKGLxdZcKRk-zYurJBKi-0VK1gXnyQUHl8cHr4-ge1qCbWkZbeR7EufeTaNxNDzpf3dWy30NRNu15WoZcwbL06Gh_kbA2oxhIO2eR89qtNH7r/s400/IMG_6240.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295591917452253330" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hPywXITmLvFKktvuDjflhocWuo3_DpWUj3C2CcTqKOSDhukgxaz_P7BDIJDGRs8Vo8ZYd8ft97-dWJLV2bk2u5kTwipqPtUrKv02AJ6Ar_dQ-S3x257_eJe1ZcCwbC9EIhRX/s1600-h/IMG_6245.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hPywXITmLvFKktvuDjflhocWuo3_DpWUj3C2CcTqKOSDhukgxaz_P7BDIJDGRs8Vo8ZYd8ft97-dWJLV2bk2u5kTwipqPtUrKv02AJ6Ar_dQ-S3x257_eJe1ZcCwbC9EIhRX/s400/IMG_6245.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295592158408077378" border="0" /></a>And a couple of pics of Bella modelling her new coat, lovingly sent to her by her doggy nieces, Maddy and Maisie (Kelly's doggies)!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-59186778038913249132009-01-11T09:52:00.005-05:002009-01-11T10:03:25.972-05:00More Christmas stitching....late I know :-DMore Christmas stitching??? I know the season is well and over as the deep cold outside is reminding me, but I didn't get a chance to update my blog very much last month, so I'm going to force a couple more pics. Well these were actually Christmas presents so I couldn't show them beforehand anyways.<br /><br />This is Prairie Schooler's Winter Wind, on 32 ct Antique white linen. I made this into a flatfold for a Christmas present for Kelly. My first flatfold, using the lovely Vonna's detailed instructions!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMGg16lJjIynybFpjPN6KeZTHyuh6k8DkZw3h1n76Nl0mLG4VvKyWu0Ywu6Q4KaWWkkYj2sAyvDBqjLv5C4tit2WDj-Gu2pBhgHvuIsQHL2C97s1bMv6S2dr-gBJFKwAU92hpq/s1600-h/IMG_6073.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMGg16lJjIynybFpjPN6KeZTHyuh6k8DkZw3h1n76Nl0mLG4VvKyWu0Ywu6Q4KaWWkkYj2sAyvDBqjLv5C4tit2WDj-Gu2pBhgHvuIsQHL2C97s1bMv6S2dr-gBJFKwAU92hpq/s400/IMG_6073.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290050095908103426" border="0" /></a><br />And 2 days before Christmas I put the finishing touches on the set of Shepherd's Bush ornaments, 8 of them from the JCS Ornament issues. These were really fun to stitch and so quick too. I used some brushed cottons from my stash to finish them up, and simple jute for hangers. These were a present for Carrie! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_MXpebhHXf0jG0BJ9U6upOgg4jkElAtaW6EwXNRv_wMyCmZC2MRvKhmo-QNV8e2j6qICBtmSQjjrfhWZxHNwk6MHoqeBIeqVLfiTtjRxNCipFelK0GmconMq8CSsoLppJb-F/s1600-h/IMG_6077.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_MXpebhHXf0jG0BJ9U6upOgg4jkElAtaW6EwXNRv_wMyCmZC2MRvKhmo-QNV8e2j6qICBtmSQjjrfhWZxHNwk6MHoqeBIeqVLfiTtjRxNCipFelK0GmconMq8CSsoLppJb-F/s400/IMG_6077.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290050666118791906" border="0" /></a>Bella is settling in very well at home, and becoming my little shadow. She teases me when I'm coming down the stairs by taking little nips at my legs, to remind me that she is there. But by far her favourite game is to race about the house as fast as she can. She will race up the stairs, run about the hall to our bedroom and then back again around and down again. She does this about 5-6 times before she collapses in a heaving little ball on the floor, waits until she catches her breath, and then she's off again. If only I had a little of that energy.<br /><br />Until next time!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-15812458870964878832008-12-31T15:56:00.005-05:002008-12-31T16:09:00.197-05:00Happy New Year!Sorry I haven't been around much! But where has the time gone? Why is it when I have time off work, that it just passes by so quickly? We had a wonderful Christmas and had all my family in for Christmas dinner - 18 of us! It was wonderful, if only I could have made Christmas last about 3 days, it would have been perfect.<br /><br />I have a very special Christmas present to share, well not actually a gift from anyone, but one we had been promising ourselves, since we lost 2 of our dogs last summer. And here she is - she arrived on Boxing Day, little Bella!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6YpPm23yejAv8MCUx-OUnGgV1YH6ZXvhx5EUfIDOclCEIXJKAmSMdCcmuWyfctU9MMUXk3OprYWWDRr9DFMQx4DuRy3swpnWmI2gynaOVrwvuqTxVUpAOPCWbKVU5dOrVCrq/s1600-h/IMG_6145.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6YpPm23yejAv8MCUx-OUnGgV1YH6ZXvhx5EUfIDOclCEIXJKAmSMdCcmuWyfctU9MMUXk3OprYWWDRr9DFMQx4DuRy3swpnWmI2gynaOVrwvuqTxVUpAOPCWbKVU5dOrVCrq/s400/IMG_6145.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286064170464325202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyJAqM4jDWVZCHHroBIIg4EQJUuCLHw63QBzFsjlzRz7xbGuVh_hk1ZIV3ME24M31FDY0YVwvY672OYpsaFApsTLheQtsOaFK0uRg_VjqCx0LjUK97OiD_UEiOWZ-YCFC2U3V/s1600-h/IMG_6184.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyJAqM4jDWVZCHHroBIIg4EQJUuCLHw63QBzFsjlzRz7xbGuVh_hk1ZIV3ME24M31FDY0YVwvY672OYpsaFApsTLheQtsOaFK0uRg_VjqCx0LjUK97OiD_UEiOWZ-YCFC2U3V/s400/IMG_6184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286062572500697522" border="0" /></a>Isn't she adorable!!! What a cute little puppy face. She is a Schnoodle (Schnauzer/Poodle mix) and 3 months old. She has currently become the Diva-Miss of the couch and chair and won't let any of the others get any attention while she is around. What others might you wonder? Well I have been dogsitting for Nick's friends the past 2 weeks, a Chihuahua named Mason, and I have Stu and Kelsey, Maisie and Maddie. That's a lot of dogs!<br /><br />The kids are all off to various parties tonight and we are having friends over to help bring in the New Year... and yet another dog. <br /><br />Just to get in a little stitchiness, here is a pillow I finished off in time for Christmas. Its hardly timely to show Christmas stitching but I thought the sentiment appropriate for tonight!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulqsmWFSdQH-iD8EjIdIBsHou924NNIafqPwIurhMleZ5auXytfMrCbv-aQY5Z3icOkZfalVwHNaMexjhPG3JRNDkwxxE2B9ZgqEIhoe4-JJpC433-_rsF8_A7cGuyv4dYNsH/s1600-h/IMG_6079.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulqsmWFSdQH-iD8EjIdIBsHou924NNIafqPwIurhMleZ5auXytfMrCbv-aQY5Z3icOkZfalVwHNaMexjhPG3JRNDkwxxE2B9ZgqEIhoe4-JJpC433-_rsF8_A7cGuyv4dYNsH/s400/IMG_6079.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286061291650361634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:lucida grande;" > Happy New Year!</span></span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-23749387965877988582008-12-18T08:20:00.003-05:002008-12-18T08:29:51.614-05:00Love my new Santa!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtJ227hE78YhqTGUTWnEePkAsUAybttjBMeu3K36KPpxPRFr8VdEL6hIS8oJcgiYxtKtT75q4kNGd-WObiTIARtNxRQ3tpSTki51Eyl7UmkM2t5zUPkyjwymuoHgcDevaw2wX/s1600-h/PS+Ornie+from+Harmien.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtJ227hE78YhqTGUTWnEePkAsUAybttjBMeu3K36KPpxPRFr8VdEL6hIS8oJcgiYxtKtT75q4kNGd-WObiTIARtNxRQ3tpSTki51Eyl7UmkM2t5zUPkyjwymuoHgcDevaw2wX/s400/PS+Ornie+from+Harmien.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281119630262653954" border="0" /></a>Isn't it so nice to get lovely little packages in the mail ~ and this is what the mailman delivered yesterday - this sweet Prairie Schooler Santa ornament from dear <a href="http://xstitch-nl.blogspot.com/">Harmien</a>! I love him! He's not taken his place on my Christmas tree just yet, I have him on my desk so I can look at him during the work day. <br /><br />And I'm not just counting down to Christmas, I'm counting off those work days left. Luckily for me, the clinic that I work for is closing down between Christmas and New Year's and that means time off work!!! So holidays for me start on Christmas Eve! <br /><br />Do you know about the <a href="http://yearlongprairieschoolerexchange.blogspot.com/">new blog</a> that has started for a Prairie Schooler exchange? Of course I couldn't resist signing up for this. And there is also a blog starting up for a <a href="http://www.pepperminttwistsal.blogspot.com/">Peppermint Twist SAL</a>. I'm thinking of joining that one too! I love the New Year coming with so many great possibilities.Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-89661831929460884162008-12-16T08:38:00.003-05:002008-12-16T08:49:58.765-05:00A Christmas tree<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lk47ZcAXlTEYB6OA15eABX7KwaKxRU22nKoJgGJXu_mbmkP6fc_MkV2bITLuHNc2YXz8CRKxIXTN8e0kTvVNQp_B8gNehb2mwMvc-JD2ayZqHkmF3wKlx_9heMYmu5RxCbcJ/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lk47ZcAXlTEYB6OA15eABX7KwaKxRU22nKoJgGJXu_mbmkP6fc_MkV2bITLuHNc2YXz8CRKxIXTN8e0kTvVNQp_B8gNehb2mwMvc-JD2ayZqHkmF3wKlx_9heMYmu5RxCbcJ/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280383673427978434" border="0" /></a>Not the bestest picture, but I took it with my cell phone, actually I took several, feeling very touristy, of the Swarovski Crystal Tree at the Eaton's Centre in downtown Toronto. It is truly gorgeous and could be seen from almost all areas of this huge mall. I wish I knew how many crystal snowflakes were hanging from this tree, it was awesome!<br /><br />Of course being Friday afternoon/evening, there were hoardes of people about, but that made it part of the fun. Hubby and I finished up our Christmas shopping, found a place for dinner, and then went to the St. Michael's Boys Choir concert. What a great evening!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-54128590542975050022008-12-06T09:23:00.008-05:002008-12-06T10:02:17.070-05:00This and ThatWhere have the past few weeks gone? Work has been deadly recently - owing to the fact that we have gone from 3 full timers down to 2 - so much for a slow ease back into work. I honestly feel that I can't see the end of the tunnel. I have spent so much time on the computer, that once I finish up with work, that's it for me and the computer. Needless to say, I am very behind in my blogreading :-(<br /><br />But it didn't stop me from taking Friday afternoon off so that Carrie and I could head down to the <a href="http://www.oneofakindshow.com/xmas08/">One-of-a-Kind Show</a> in Toronto. I love this show - its absolutely the best show around and we love the Christmas show. Its so fantastic to see Canadian artisans and handmade items. I had thought to find myself a new coat, but didn't see anything that struck my fancy. I did get some wonderful smelling body butter, smelling of oatmeal and honey, yummm, and honey lip balm, which is so necessary for these cold winter days. Plus some delicious Christmas cranberry pot pourri and herbal tea. But the best was the new tea set that I had a hankering for - hand made stoneware - in a gorgeous shade of blue. I indulged in the teapot, cream and sugar and a small matching bowl. I did run out of money! May be the tea cups can come next year. You'll see some glimpses of my teapot in the pictures......<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZpAmA1NgR0vtev6eCuCNSeLDI7Q6OwwQlJABrHVdLqblRfVLlCqrxUUgQlsFpTiHsq3aQq3f3HdznKLY9V1a2jd4rZtTF1-HGkqmOxTux0XiLKwv4sVme5LN6aTP1m6uWQ22/s1600-h/IMG_6049.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZpAmA1NgR0vtev6eCuCNSeLDI7Q6OwwQlJABrHVdLqblRfVLlCqrxUUgQlsFpTiHsq3aQq3f3HdznKLY9V1a2jd4rZtTF1-HGkqmOxTux0XiLKwv4sVme5LN6aTP1m6uWQ22/s400/IMG_6049.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276692134975316290" border="0" /></a><a href="http://localhost:3359/a4f7d07540d068ff2af9c741652b82ce/image/92a721b690c65e8e.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://localhost:3359/a4f7d07540d068ff2af9c741652b82ce/image/92a721b690c65e8e.jpg?size=320" border="0" /></a><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"> </div>I received this in the mail last week from sweet Jenn (<a href="http://sweetpeastitching.blogspot.com/">Sweet Pea</a>) . She has been playing around with dying her own threads and has done a fantastic job with the colours. I was so lucky to have won this skein from her!! This skein is called 'American Girl' but she suggested we change it to 'North American Girl' for me! Thanks Jenn, I'm going to look for a special project to use your thread.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAzM5H_ubGtLcg0rXfMCGW29DWCm43BCLbm9ti3FvBMgONdO1k723lJh6W2gOb5_X4C8iOuljADlETdAGXh2HJ_03RyeT26HcGn5zTyWEEhvKczZNT7cVf4_ON_VA_vdkyi8Q/s1600-h/IMG_6046.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAzM5H_ubGtLcg0rXfMCGW29DWCm43BCLbm9ti3FvBMgONdO1k723lJh6W2gOb5_X4C8iOuljADlETdAGXh2HJ_03RyeT26HcGn5zTyWEEhvKczZNT7cVf4_ON_VA_vdkyi8Q/s400/IMG_6046.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276686217327766946" border="0" /></a>Here's a little finish from last month - Little House Needleworks Wool Needlebook, stitched on a 32 ct remnant (note shiny new teapot!).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4-x_s6-kH7Bm37ZL-cX_U7fHXibWn10dACjEHBuKkCRUlA40E9wNgY8nKdBDKFGZMPgj2krcSqZ4v-l_lmGjvygWquwYPQ_By9bwHsYtsYpanq8RbzDHZ3L4MQRC_isyqTt3/s1600-h/IMG_6047.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4-x_s6-kH7Bm37ZL-cX_U7fHXibWn10dACjEHBuKkCRUlA40E9wNgY8nKdBDKFGZMPgj2krcSqZ4v-l_lmGjvygWquwYPQ_By9bwHsYtsYpanq8RbzDHZ3L4MQRC_isyqTt3/s400/IMG_6047.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276687541382673906" border="0" /></a>And another small finish - Blackbird Designs Buttons & Pins, on a 40 ct remnant.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9GbLBIVTev8kB67s1QcKzv5CINS5_vUVQQ5MOR65ys5dGKgNu7I06H_sRfAvUbPffdWmoTCeL6RW5aXGSfvI_uPtdiFFTzHNfLCJgdwUuUjc0B5REqQpJwpYYuJr6DGwtA1G/s1600-h/IMG_6048.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9GbLBIVTev8kB67s1QcKzv5CINS5_vUVQQ5MOR65ys5dGKgNu7I06H_sRfAvUbPffdWmoTCeL6RW5aXGSfvI_uPtdiFFTzHNfLCJgdwUuUjc0B5REqQpJwpYYuJr6DGwtA1G/s400/IMG_6048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276687979579441650" border="0" /></a>I started some Christmas ornaments - this is the Shepherd's Bush series that has appeared in the JCS Ornament issues, starting way back in 2000. I got the first 2 stitched already this week. I've been using a mixture of DMC, WDW and GAST threads and instead of using the silver charms, I used Kreinik #4 cord to make the cane and trumpet. Looks pretty good I think! Only 6 more ornaments to go.....do you think I'll have them finished for Christmas?<br /><br />On looking at these pictures, I really think the finishing fairy is long overdue at my house!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QUiD7rS5jujSWpZH-zPWH4GiLuIPRzeLB5m8tzx5-fzZY6apK8tZidKNP7IQFKjDfhVQhN5MB3zM99IuWjxfbYORs9jbv_oLu8hFaVnp_xTQoi5v915aIskRAYgLtAHFkBDE/s1600-h/IMG_6050.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QUiD7rS5jujSWpZH-zPWH4GiLuIPRzeLB5m8tzx5-fzZY6apK8tZidKNP7IQFKjDfhVQhN5MB3zM99IuWjxfbYORs9jbv_oLu8hFaVnp_xTQoi5v915aIskRAYgLtAHFkBDE/s400/IMG_6050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276688956233092290" border="0" /></a>One last shot of my wee Christmas tree. I have a sweet collection of handmade angels that I have found over the years at local craft shows and the smallest of these I have hanging on this little tree, along with a few ornaments that I made about 10 years ago.<br /><br />We're off house hunting this afternoon - with the newlyweds Carrie and JF!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-77907119585841586682008-12-01T08:25:00.003-05:002008-12-01T08:31:31.031-05:00A Winter finish<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSWDwcbdZUq3oHN5Ru1Ta0qNioWshmqKPyYgO7H66vE4r-GVLB3q-Ma2KDPrxx1L43Bct6-hzGb2MH_mu9uLoupIWL6onTZPXIT7hLMvlaa1A-TKqeA3lb9r55lkhGfg3YeFVX/s1600-h/PS+Winter+Wind.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSWDwcbdZUq3oHN5Ru1Ta0qNioWshmqKPyYgO7H66vE4r-GVLB3q-Ma2KDPrxx1L43Bct6-hzGb2MH_mu9uLoupIWL6onTZPXIT7hLMvlaa1A-TKqeA3lb9r55lkhGfg3YeFVX/s400/PS+Winter+Wind.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274812563624585138" border="0" /></a>Another finish - one I actually got done a couple of weeks ago but I don't think I posted a picture of it! Its not finish-finished.....I would really like to try making a flatfold. I have a couple other small finishes to show too, but I've got to get pictures first.<br /><br />We decorated our house for Christmas yesterday - the tree is up and sparkling and the house is looking very festive - just in time for another snowstorm with a prediction of 20 cm. Luckily it ended up being mostly rain with some sleet and this morning the streets are fine. I'm so glad really - its too early for snow!<br /><br />I feel like tossing all my stitching aside to make Christmas ornaments! Is it too early to start <a href="http://2009christmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Carol's 2009 Christmas Challenge</a>?Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-23016876642096262462008-11-25T10:11:00.002-05:002008-11-25T10:24:07.427-05:00A new start<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRarakT6gUN2buxmbyCv3o5KJzYC121ZBPVdR17_myL8MwRMMfiSUAzGNIotEMVKPgylWE2F1GdIYfR5vSrnlMYpGoIPs-4IpN_2M9vw57RTpfHJk1nTJJ8VRI0ilPUp8iApxV/s1600-h/Nov08+476.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRarakT6gUN2buxmbyCv3o5KJzYC121ZBPVdR17_myL8MwRMMfiSUAzGNIotEMVKPgylWE2F1GdIYfR5vSrnlMYpGoIPs-4IpN_2M9vw57RTpfHJk1nTJJ8VRI0ilPUp8iApxV/s400/Nov08+476.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272613343140678146" border="0" /></a>A new start - that's right, I couldn't resist the lure of this lovely Mirabilia design any longer. For some reason, I kept thinking about it the past couple of months and having an irresistible urge to start this design. Its called Elizabeth and the Lavender Sky and its #10, so a very early design by Nora Corbett. No beads, no Kreinik or specialty fibres, just good old DMC. I'm using a 32 ct antique white linen. You know it feels really good to work on a design like this, its been a while for me since the lure of Prairie Schooler and Little House Needleworks and Blackbird Designs has had me mesmerized.<br /><br />On Sunday, I hosted our stitching group for our potluck lunch and get-together. There were 5 of us, unfortunately 3 couldn't make it but Marsha's sweet 3 month old future stitcher helped to fill in the gap. The time always flies when we get together, although not a lot of stitching usually gets done, but lots of inspiration fills the room! Sorry, no pictures, I didn't think of it until too late.<br /><br />And I have been knitting a little more on my sock which has been a long time in taking the shape of a sock! I'm ready to start the toe decrease. And after watching Nancy give us a demo on Sunday with her new spinning wheel, I signed up for Ravelry. So may be there will be a little more knitting in my future!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gZpXHwQ5j7tBZ0sUaoZTFIy3RBeOBuHqxG2k80DzcwRuufpj51m85Ym7GG4aLo0ONZxxSLXNWFeUhyprg1deUQJAtA_ykKPaJxKBIxiYpAIaV4Wb1vow_aMJxYp6NfAG87Qo/s1600-h/Nov08+477.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gZpXHwQ5j7tBZ0sUaoZTFIy3RBeOBuHqxG2k80DzcwRuufpj51m85Ym7GG4aLo0ONZxxSLXNWFeUhyprg1deUQJAtA_ykKPaJxKBIxiYpAIaV4Wb1vow_aMJxYp6NfAG87Qo/s400/Nov08+477.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272616157785991234" border="0" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-41454336222656441922008-11-17T07:49:00.007-05:002008-11-17T08:06:58.765-05:00And a RR makes its way home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFstsJ39W4Nt_ssW5EhVd40w_W7lnSGOHfWlXbZV4H_Sho04fCOfOwFQQ5O2q5HxPrDmL9a4FmQgAhMZUlfZ2HRbny66dfUeVdLsqcWUd41KAJNT8Nlk8W0-REXsnzWKqLKJv8/s1600-h/Nov08+470.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFstsJ39W4Nt_ssW5EhVd40w_W7lnSGOHfWlXbZV4H_Sho04fCOfOwFQQ5O2q5HxPrDmL9a4FmQgAhMZUlfZ2HRbny66dfUeVdLsqcWUd41KAJNT8Nlk8W0-REXsnzWKqLKJv8/s400/Nov08+470.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269610824328138818" border="0" /></a><br />What a great mail week! Look what found its way to my door, after making its way across Canada, the U.S. and Australia. My neighbourhood RR is finished!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFstsJ39W4Nt_ssW5EhVd40w_W7lnSGOHfWlXbZV4H_Sho04fCOfOwFQQ5O2q5HxPrDmL9a4FmQgAhMZUlfZ2HRbny66dfUeVdLsqcWUd41KAJNT8Nlk8W0-REXsnzWKqLKJv8/s1600-h/Nov08+470.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3p2VuxV0NTv9BvjFSfRxF2PJtV7rpJfat8vdGsHQmVT-s_2V0lxvPQaOmZ9n1ZOJvOea9OrFRhKl5EX4EH3ARX39z8ZEGfDQENUJQuidwqHb2ZG3sY5zlSWoPb5DduMi1pAa/s1600-h/Nov08+471.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3p2VuxV0NTv9BvjFSfRxF2PJtV7rpJfat8vdGsHQmVT-s_2V0lxvPQaOmZ9n1ZOJvOea9OrFRhKl5EX4EH3ARX39z8ZEGfDQENUJQuidwqHb2ZG3sY5zlSWoPb5DduMi1pAa/s400/Nov08+471.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269610591008486690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjalTAVlaRWscUkr9Gd2EccsqaUElDSKOALNwEreHRTKYvNuf0WaUNPqTTJX9S8QapF7Fdsla0mVDXjD3bOBb1biBs3O44c2kBu5i_uNjhEvkHP9Lbr2StF3CZKajSc3JHmNC4d/s1600-h/Nov08+472.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjalTAVlaRWscUkr9Gd2EccsqaUElDSKOALNwEreHRTKYvNuf0WaUNPqTTJX9S8QapF7Fdsla0mVDXjD3bOBb1biBs3O44c2kBu5i_uNjhEvkHP9Lbr2StF3CZKajSc3JHmNC4d/s400/Nov08+472.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269610306514899522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEd_dMo364taiXVoeKyVkXnELbY8US1JtB67Nelmei3ULlUQPuwHSl6hdRR1w1LGKYtouK0a1EsG3u4fbYGijxwdJL1L4J_LCTLQwy_pr2_QjE6tr-Tn1tK30AZwbOrTUqaP8J/s1600-h/Nov08+473.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEd_dMo364taiXVoeKyVkXnELbY8US1JtB67Nelmei3ULlUQPuwHSl6hdRR1w1LGKYtouK0a1EsG3u4fbYGijxwdJL1L4J_LCTLQwy_pr2_QjE6tr-Tn1tK30AZwbOrTUqaP8J/s400/Nov08+473.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269608624535772034" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfeDB-9bCODYC31aDSCXAFLY_0_icFV6QvXNblHpSAFApPfVDnNdKUswbRmGPJIZaOmG2z-2RnbKGMvNyYXSTtLptTg0cXoGyiVB6kKAyH1T5vXAZOP3D0pFruzDjJ3IEZfua/s1600-h/Nov08+474.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfeDB-9bCODYC31aDSCXAFLY_0_icFV6QvXNblHpSAFApPfVDnNdKUswbRmGPJIZaOmG2z-2RnbKGMvNyYXSTtLptTg0cXoGyiVB6kKAyH1T5vXAZOP3D0pFruzDjJ3IEZfua/s400/Nov08+474.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269608375791670402" border="0" /></a>I love the houses that everyone chose for their areas and all the little extra's make it so fun to look at. I think I'll add a border around the neighbourhood and stitch in all the names of each person beside their home. Huge huge thanks to (starting at the top going left to right) Glenna, Carol, Nicole, Deb, (centre house is mine) Bine, Carissa, Karen and Leslie!<br /><br />And now just a peek at some sewing/quilting I've been working on ~<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBE5ygtHARX17mnnRiYy8e2S2ERBtIlE5K33mk_4cdVxmZhi0rhFL6h32wSp15ty8eNnICOmr3o6SOkdi7qxEdIWR8CI8FXaJ7rJftMUlbNvosxM8Ol3W5u8TQx8vesg3lQbq5/s1600-h/Nov08+482.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBE5ygtHARX17mnnRiYy8e2S2ERBtIlE5K33mk_4cdVxmZhi0rhFL6h32wSp15ty8eNnICOmr3o6SOkdi7qxEdIWR8CI8FXaJ7rJftMUlbNvosxM8Ol3W5u8TQx8vesg3lQbq5/s400/Nov08+482.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269612128490272226" border="0" /></a>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23617786.post-28943669071598520522008-11-04T08:58:00.003-05:002008-11-04T09:03:44.190-05:00A stocking ornament<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgSw6qxoq8T_36UEIOq8O3Xc-X9AD7PsiMxiqHt4i0Xj94coE3TffDpGpRGV7-lvRCC51JPd8KJouRTEQ2JbU9cRM5OP1WUKUVbe4zUQFQa84GLz54YDtqb3ehnoCoJA2Gmd5/s1600-h/Stocking+ornie+2008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgSw6qxoq8T_36UEIOq8O3Xc-X9AD7PsiMxiqHt4i0Xj94coE3TffDpGpRGV7-lvRCC51JPd8KJouRTEQ2JbU9cRM5OP1WUKUVbe4zUQFQa84GLz54YDtqb3ehnoCoJA2Gmd5/s400/Stocking+ornie+2008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264802728016266098" border="0" /></a><br />I finished up my first Christmas ornament of the year. I stitched the Blackbird Design stocking from the 2008 JCS Ornament issue. It stitched up so quickly that I went back through some older issues and found the candy cane design that I remembered seeing before, also by Blackbird Designs. The small square of fabric showing is what I used for the backing fabric. <br /><br />But I'm not too thrilled with my finishing. I ironed the fusible interfacing to the back of each piece and then whipstitched both together but I found a lot of little threads kept slipping out. Any ideas on how to put these together without a smoother finished edge? Did I cut the margins too small? I really need some finishing classes!Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194880509630916177noreply@blogger.com26